Elon Musk expressed no remorse for his controversial post about Kamala Harris during his recent interview with Tucker Carlson. The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX faced backlash after responding to a social media post about an alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump by questioning why no one had tried to assassinate Harris or Joe Biden.
During the interview on X, Musk explained his post, stating that it was meant as a joke pointing out that no one had attempted to assassinate Kamala Harris because it would be futile. He emphasised, “No one tries to assassinate a puppet.” The tech mogul’s comment came after an individual was caught allegedly pointing a rifle towards Trump at his Florida golf course.
Following the uproar, Musk deleted the post and acknowledged that humour can be lost in written text without context. This incident is part of Musk’s recent support for Trump, which includes endorsing him at a rally and expressing willingness to serve in a potential second administration. He joked with Carlson about the consequences he may face if Trump does not win the upcoming election.
Musk’s alignment with Trump has been a topic of discussion, with the tech entrepreneur admitting to being concerned about the implications if his preferred candidate does not emerge victorious. Despite the controversy surrounding his post, Musk remains steadfast in his support for Trump and his criticisms of Harris.
The interview between Musk and Carlson sheds light on Musk’s political stance and his unapologetic attitude towards his previous statements. As the election date approaches, Musk’s alignment with Trump continues to be a focal point of interest.