Trump Mocks Elon Musk at Moms for Liberty Event, Drawing Laughter From Audience
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Former President Donald Trump took a moment during his appearance at the annual summit for Moms for Liberty to mock Tesla CEO Elon Musk, eliciting laughter from the right-wing audience. Trump, known for his candid remarks, didn't hold back as he impersonated Musk's voice and mannerisms while discussing the tech billionaire's space endeavors.
While addressing the crowd at the Washington DC event, which focuses on removing certain topics from classrooms, Trump voiced his opposition to transgender participation in women's sports and called for restrictions on gender-affirming healthcare. He also made the false claim that his daughter Ivanka Trump had hired "millions of people" during his administration.
During his rant, Trump briefly shifted the conversation to Musk, whom he referred to as a "super genius." However, this admiration didn't stop Trump from poking fun at Musk's space ventures. Mimicking Musk's voice, Trump jokingly stated, "With Elon, it's like, 'well, you know, I'm doing a new stainless steel hub that can get us around the engines much quicker because there's a problem with the type of engine going into space nowadays.'"
The crowd erupted in laughter, seemingly entertained by Trump's playful imitation. Trump's comments referred to Musk's work with SpaceX, the spacecraft manufacturer he founded in 2002.
This light-hearted roast comes as Musk has recently shown support for Trump. Following the attempted assassination on Trump earlier this month, Musk publicly endorsed him for the 2024 presidential election. Two weeks ago, Musk also interviewed Trump on X, where they engaged in discussions about various grievances.
While there is newfound camaraderie between Trump and Musk, it is worth noting that Musk's opinion of the former president has evolved. In 2016, Musk expressed doubts about Trump's suitability for the job, citing concerns about his character and how it reflected on the United States. However, his recent endorsements of Trump showcase a change in stance.
The exchange between Trump and Musk highlights the complex dynamics within the political and tech spheres. Despite differing views in the past, it seems Trump and Musk have bridged their differences and found common ground, at least in terms of their support for each other in the current political climate.