Former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk have had a series of interactions that highlight their complex relationship, particularly around the topic of "electric cars" and social media platforms. Trump, who has expressed his support for Musk and his ventures in the past, reportedly asked Musk if he was interested in buying Trump's social network, Truth Social, last summer according to the Washington Post. This proposal, however, did not materialize, but it underscores the ongoing communication between the two high-profile figures. Trump has also made it known that he has helped Musk during his presidency, although specifics were not provided. Their discussions have also touched on electric vehicles, a subject on which they have opposing views. Trump has criticized EVs, suggesting they are expensive, have limited range, and will predominantly be manufactured in China, a stance that contrasts with Musk's investments in the electric vehicle industry through Tesla. Despite these differences, Trump has indicated on CNBC a desire for Musk's support, although he acknowledges it may not be forthcoming due to their disagreements on key issues.
“It’s hot,” the former president says, often polling visitors to Mar-a-Lago about whether they have an account on Truth Social, per @washingtonpost reporting. https://t.co/9GJwXMFgFj
🚨#BREAKING: According to The Washington Post, Trump asked Elon Musk if he wanted to purchase his social media platform, Truth Social.
Former president Donald Trump asked Elon Musk last summer whether the billionaire industrialist would be interested in buying Trump’s social network Truth Social, according to two people with knowledge of the conversation. https://t.co/k5gfpNsegt
Next headline: "Elon Musk Asked Trump If He Wanted To Buy Twitter" https://t.co/vxyT6dMH7V
JUST IN - TRUMP ASKED ELON MUSK IF HE WANTED TO BUY TRUTH SOCIAL, WASHINGTON POST REPORTS
❖ Trump asked Elon Musk if he wanted to buy Truth Social: Wapo The idea went nowhere, but the former president and the billionaire X owner have continued to communicate more than was previously known. Former president Donald Trump asked Elon Musk last summer whether the…
$TSLA ⚠️TRUMP ASKED ELON MUSK IF HE WANTED TO BUY TRUTH SOCIAL: WAPO
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The Tesla and SpaceX boss is clear about his thoughts on President Biden but is holding his cards closer on Donald Trump. Find out more: https://t.co/iSLRywckRl https://t.co/r8p3VHgUEU
Former President Trump on Monday continued his courtship with tech billionaire Elon Musk, saying during a CNBC interview that he helped Musk in unspecified ways when he was in the White House. https://t.co/bXgupGZEwY
Is Elon Musk a Russian asset?
🚨 Trump says I've liked Elon Musk https://t.co/7HVKlqNCLH
Trump confirms he met with Elon Musk, but they disagree about electric cars https://t.co/htwZ6dz9SY
Elon gets it. https://t.co/jXop8VYkXA
Meanwhile Elon is trying to get EV hater Trumps ad dollars for X. $tsla #Tesla https://t.co/Vfdvl45Cal
'You can't just go to electric': Trump sounds off on EV transition as automakers warn on demand https://t.co/8rOa1R45J7 by @Pras_S
CEO @elonmusk speaking on @X is spot on. https://t.co/1F6uaAMsWR
🚨🇺🇸TRUMP TO ELON: A U.S WITH ONLY ELECTRIC CARS IS A PIPE DREAM Reporter: "What did Elon Musk tell you? Do you think you'll get his support?" TRUMP: "I've been friendly with him over the years... We obviously have opposing views on a minor subject called electric cars. I'm… https://t.co/q9NChBzLf5
Trump on @ElonMusk: “I have been friendly with him over the years. I’ve helped him when I was President.” https://t.co/m7T37pP6yd
President Trump opposes Biden’s Electric Vehicle Mandate “They don’t go far, they cost too much, and they’re all going to be made in China.” https://t.co/N8mG4qMCx2
“When we see what’s happening in the western world, we should not take it for granted. Now thanks to @elonmusk, X is the platform globally for people to exercise their right to free speech.” —- @DrEliDavid https://t.co/xOl6qgWopb
Donald Trump confirms meeting with Elon Musk https://t.co/V1MStnxA1a https://t.co/sHhmn0QrR6
President Trump on Elon Musk: "I have been friendly with him over the years. I've helped him when I was President." https://t.co/QN6kPvcTRj
President Trump on Squawk Box this morning. What happened during meeting with Elon Musk. https://t.co/N8mG4qMCx2
Trump Says He Opposes Biden’s Electric Vehicle Mandate “They don’t go far, they cost too much, and they’re all going to be made in China.” https://t.co/NCMt9VuiJk
Trump says he may NOT get Elon Musk's support due to electric car spat https://t.co/FcOrwLnYU6 https://t.co/Ors5xDGngC
Trump says he may NOT get Elon Musk's support because they disagree on electric cars in CNBC interview where he backs using Bitcoin and says he would introduce trade tariffs to stop wars https://t.co/q5dZkSOeix https://t.co/DWe0Suf4pb
Q: “What did Elon Musk tell you? Do you think you’ll eventually get his support in some way whether verbal or monetary?” TRUMP: “I don’t know.. I’ve been friendly with him over the years..” https://t.co/nvXCNbmvYn
⚡Trump: I don't know if i will get elon musk's support -CNBC — Reuters
Trump confirms on CNBC the NYT reporting that he met with @elonmusk recently and says they've known each other for a while, but have opposing views on "a minor subject" called "electric cars."
JUST IN - Trump on CNBC: I don't know if I will get @elonmusk's support.
TRUMP: ALL FOR ELECTRIC CARS BUT NEED TO HAVE ALL THE ALTERNATIVES -CNBC
#Trump: I don't know if I get @elonmusk's support. I like him.
❖ TRUMP: I DON'T KNOW IF I WILL GET ELON MUSK'S SUPPORT @elonmusk
TRUMP: I DON'T KNOW IF I WILL GET ELON MUSK'S SUPPORT -CNBC
Do you support Elon Musk? We do https://t.co/NKk4yXjtN7
Chinese Elon loves everyone https://t.co/0utRsOEoii
Trump reportedly wants Elon Musk to speak at Republican National Convention, per CNBC.
What on earth would we do right now if we didn’t have free speech on X? Thank you @elonmusk https://t.co/fFKrk863vF
Why do the Democrats want to destroy Elon Musk and his companies? Trump believes he must be protected and has said so for years. https://t.co/O5OswNyPQD