Billionaire Elon Musk sat down with podcast host Lex Fridman and told him why he supports Donald Trump to be the next president of the United States.
Musk gave a number of reasons, but most prominent among them was Trump’s “courage under fire” during the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania on 13 July. President Trump came within millimeters of death by an assassin’s bullets, only to rally the stunned crowd with a gesture of defiance, pumping his first and shouting “Fight! Fight! Fight”
“I thought Trump displayed courage under fire, objectively,” Musk told Fridman.
“He just got shot. He’s got blood streaming down his face, and he’s first-pumping, saying ‘Fight!’ That’s impressive. You can’t feign bravery in a situation like that. Most people would have been ducking. Because it could be a second shooter. You don’t know.
“The President of the United States has got to represent the country. And they’re representing you. They’re representing everyone in America. You want someone who is strong and courageous to represent the country. That’s not to say that he’s without flaws. We all have flaws. But on balance, and certainly at the time, it was a choice of Biden—poor guy, has trouble climbing a flight of stairs, and the other one’s fist-pumping after getting shot. No comparison. Who do you want dealing with some of the toughest people and other world leaders who are pretty tough themselves?”
Musk then listed other reasons why Trump is the clear choice for 2024. These included the need for a “secure border” and “safe and clean cities.”
Musk also said Trump would reduce spending. “We’re currently spending at a rate that is bankrupting the country,” the billionaire said, warning that America could easily end up like Argentina if more and more public money is spent servicing the nation’s debt.
“We should not take American prosperity for granted,” Musk added.
“We’ve got to reduce the size of government, reduce the spending and we’ve got to live within our means.”
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