#TrumpVsMusk
🥊 1. Ideology & political influence
• Trump: An icon of the American right, former President, always controversial for his strong statements and 'America First' style.
• Musk: Once supported the Democratic Party, but in recent years has leaned towards the right, especially on free speech and anti-censorship views.
🎯 Recently, Musk declared: “I will neither support Trump nor Biden” – implying he is building his own influence.
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🌐 2. The social media battle
• Trump was banned from Twitter in 2021 after the Capitol riot.
• Musk acquired Twitter (now X) in 2022 and reinstated Trump's account, but Trump did not return – opting for his own platform, Truth Social.
⚔️ This is seen as the “platform battle” between Musk's X and Trump's Truth Social.
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🚀 3. Clash of visions
• Musk: Focused on technology, artificial intelligence, space exploration, and internet freedom.
• Trump: Prioritizes political issues, domestic economy, immigration, and “traditional America.”
🧠 Many say: “Trump is the symbol of the past, Musk is the symbol of the future.”
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💰 4. Money & influence
• Musk is the richest person in the world (once exceeding $200 billion).
• Trump is also a billionaire, but more prominent for his political fame.
Musk once stated “Trump should retire,” while Trump mocked Musk as a “drama queen” and “a flip-flopper.”