The tech billionaire’s recent candid comments about Donald Trump have sent political shockwaves through Washington, revealing unexpected insights about the former president’s mindset, private habits, and potential 2024 campaign strategy.
1. The Confession About Trump’s 2016 Campaign
Musk disclosed that Trump privately admitted he never expected to win the presidency:
“He saw it as the ultimate branding exercise – free publicity worth billions. The victory actually terrified him at first.”
2. Their Secret Tech Consultations
Despite Trump’s public dismissal of electric vehicles, Musk revealed:
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Trump regularly calls for advice on AI, energy grids, and “how to beat China”
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The former president still refuses to use email or computers directly
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All tech briefings must be printed in large font on paper
3. The Truth Behind That SpaceX Visit
Musk chuckled recalling Trump’s 2020 SpaceX tour:
“We had to explain four separate times that our rockets weren’t nuclear weapons. He kept asking if they could be modified to carry ‘really big bombs.'”
4. Musk’s 2024 Election Prediction
Most controversially, Musk suggested Trump might:
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Prefer losing to maintain his “persecuted hero” image
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Struggle with actual governance if re-elected
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“The campaign trail energizes him; policy meetings bore him”
5. The Unexpected Common Ground
Both billionaires share:
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Skepticism about mainstream media
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Concerns over AI regulation
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A belief that “disruption equals progress”
Political analysts note these revelations could:
🔥 Energize Trump’s base by humanizing him
🔥 Provide ammunition for Democratic campaigns
🔥 Complicate Musk’s own political ambitions
As one GOP strategist admitted:Â “When two of the world’s most unpredictable egos compare notes, everyone should brace for impact.