Donald Trump, the Republican candidate in the U.S. presidential election, resumed his activity on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and his scheduled interview with Elon Musk, the owner of the platform, was broadcast with a delay. The interview was supposed to start on Monday, August 22, at 8 PM Eastern Time, but it began at 8:42 PM. Elon Musk attributed the delay to technical issues, suggesting it was a cyber attack through artificial traffic on the network; according to Reuters, this claim has not been verified. Due to technical problems, some users of X were unable to follow the interview live, but according to the platform's statistics, there were over one million viewers at the moment it started. Just hours before the interview, Donald Trump returned to the social media platform and published several posts within a few hours. Trump's account on Twitter, the former name of X, had been suspended since January 8, 2020. After Elon Musk took over X, he only posted once last September, which was related to fundraising for his campaign. Reuters noted that with Trump's poll numbers declining, the interview with the owner of X was an opportunity for him to return to the spotlight. The report also mentioned that Kamala Harris, Trump's Democratic rival, has ended his previous lead in the polls, and his campaign rallies have reinvigorated Democratic voters. Elon Musk welcomed Trump's return to X with a posted image. He had supported Joe Biden against Trump in the last election four years ago, but his stance on Biden has gradually changed.
Donald Trump Returns to Social Media X and Interviews Elon Musk
Donald Trump has resumed his activity on the social media platform X and conducted an interview with Elon Musk, which faced technical delays. This event is significant as it marks Trump's attempt to regain public attention amidst declining poll numbers and increased competition from Democratic rival Kamala Harris.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Donald Trump returned to the social media platform X and conducted an interview with Elon Musk, which faced technical delays. This event highlights Trump's efforts to regain public attention amid declining poll numbers.
- Trump's account on X was suspended since January 2020 and was reinstated recently.
- The interview faced a delay attributed to alleged technical issues, with over one million viewers at its start.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Trump's social media presence has been pivotal in shaping his political narrative, especially after his suspension from major platforms. His rivalry with Harris reflects broader partisan divides in U.S. politics.
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