Elon Musk Commits to Neutrality in US Presidential Vote
By Olivier Acuña | TH3FUS3 Chief Editor
July 19, 2024 10:22 AM
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TL;DR Elon Musk's social media platform X assures it is not endorsing Trump. The removal of a special hashtag feature has sparked conversations. Musk reiterates neutrality as U.S. elections heat up.
Elon Musk Ends 'Special Hashtag' Feature
Tesla and SpaceX leader Elon Musk recently took action to end a feature on his social media platform X, sparking global discussions amid the ongoing U.S. elections.
As the Trump vs. Biden battle tilts towards the Republican party member, rumors about Musk offering backing to Donald Trump have emerged nationwide. However, the American entrepreneur denies providing financial or biased aid to the former U.S. president.
The podcast Scam Economy host Matt Binder recently took to X, stating, 'Elon Musk's X goes full pro-Trump with custom hashtag emoji icons.' For context, the '#MAGA and #Trump2024' tags started to appear with a pic of Trump and the American flag, respectively.
However, in a reply to this post, Ashley St. Clair, a renowned journalist, clarified that the icon appears as a part of a 'paid ads campaign.' She stated, 'Any advertiser can do a custom hashtag campaign with a custom image.' This explanation sheds light on the mechanics behind the appearance of these icons and dispels the notion of an endorsement.
Assurances from Musk
Simultaneously, Musk further reaffirmed the journalist's statements, deeming them correct. The icon, being part of the 'ads campaign,' is not an endorsement by X. It's worth mentioning that the Tesla and SpaceX lead has thrown himself into assuring users of his platform X's neutrality.
Moreover, a recent buzz within the U.S. echoed a bustle about Elon Musk committing a $45 million donation to a pro-Trump PAC, which the American entrepreneur denied. In the interim, the Trump vs. Biden battle sets off waves nationwide, with each party vying for public support.
Election Drama Unfolds
The U.S. elections appear to have taken a dramatic turn following the assassination attempt on the Republican party member Donald Trump.
The odds of his winning have surged drastically in comparison to the Democratic party member, Joe Biden. It's worth noting that the assassination attempt remains a matter of speculation in the U.S.
Meanwhile, the MAGA (TRUMP) and BODEN coins have been on crypto market traders' and investors' radar amid this election cycle. Also, Donald Trump has sent bullish waves across the crypto space, primarily with his Bitcoin support, further giving him an advantage.
Speculations and Rumors
It's unsurprising to see rumors surrounding Elon Musk's endorsement of Trump, given the Republican party member's prominent stance.
The entrepreneur's actions and statements are constantly scrutinized, especially in a politically charged environment.
Musk's recent moves on X underline his efforts to maintain a neutral stance while navigating the complex landscape of social media and politics.