Musk and Trump: The Genius's Candor and the Truth of the Election
On the American political stage, Elon Musk's recent remark, "Without me, he can't be president," has sparked widespread discussion. This statement is considered taboo in Eastern culture—our philosophy is to do good without expecting anything in return, and even to remain silent towards the ungrateful. However, Musk is certainly not an ordinary person; this entrepreneur, possessing both genius and traits of Asperger's syndrome, is known for his candor.
Looking back at the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the 93 electoral votes from seven battleground states became the key to victory. Musk deeply intervened in the election campaign through multiple means: after acquiring Twitter, he lifted the ban on right-wing speech, allowing Trump's account to regain a voice; the algorithm optimization on the X platform enabled greater dissemination of content criticizing the Biden administration; and he supported Trump through tangible actions such as a $290 million political donation and the formation of a 5,000-person ground team. His innovative "Daily Million-Dollar Grant" initiative precisely targeted battleground state voters, serving as a model of modern political marketing.
These measures indeed changed the public opinion landscape. The six battleground states that Biden won in 2020 all shifted towards Trump in 2024, corroborating the effectiveness of Musk's intervention. However, political campaigning is like a double-edged sword; publicly taking credit, while aligning with Musk's straightforward personality, may sow the seeds of future relational issues. The judgment of history will ultimately provide an answer, but it is undeniable that this election has redefined the ways and boundaries through which tech giants influence politics.
(This article presents objective facts and does not express any political stance)
