In a series of posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, Musk revealed he would be conducting “system scaling tests” in preparation for the event, adding to the buzz surrounding the conversation.The interview is scheduled for Monday night, August 12, and will be streamed live.
In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Musk shared, “Am going to do some system scaling tests tonight & tomorrow in advance of the conversation with Trump.” The highly anticipated interview is scheduled for Monday night, August 12, 2024.
Musk hinted at an unscripted and wide-ranging conversation, posting, “This is unscripted with no limits on subject matter, so should be highly entertaining! If you have specific questions & comments, post them under the chat.”
The tech mogul, known for his leadership of Tesla and SpaceX, has been a controversial supporter of Donald Trump. As the US presidential elections approach, rumors circulated that Musk was planning to contribute $45 million monthly to a Super PAC supporting Trump’s campaign. However, Musk has denied these claims.
Musk’s acquisition of X led to the reinstatement of Trump’s account, which had been banned following the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Despite the reinstatement, Trump remains more active on his own social media platform, Truth Social, owned by Trump Media.
Interview timing and details
The one-on-one interview between Musk and Trump will take place on Monday, August 12, at 5 pm Pacific Time, 8 pm Eastern Time, and 5:30 am on Tuesday in India.
Details about the content of the interview remain scarce, but the unscripted format promises a dynamic and unpredictable conversation.
Social media buzz
The upcoming interview has generated significant buzz online, with many social media users expressing their excitement.
“Get ready for the interview that will break the internet!” wrote one user, while another commented, “Can’t wait! Trump and Musk are doing more than anyone else to help save America.”
A third user added, “Kamala Harris will never do the same.”