Biden Criticizes Musk After Support for Trump Announced

President Joe Biden is acutely aware of Elon Musk’s financial power and the considerable influence he wields globally. Recently, Biden has initiated what seems to be a strategic move to counter Musk’s apparent efforts to support former President Donald Trump’s bid for re-election, following Musk’s endorsement of the Republican candidate.

The first strike from Biden came when he leveraged his own COVID-19 diagnosis in a post on the social media platform X, aiming to draw attention. He simply wrote, “I’m sick,” but the subsequent message wasn’t about his health. Instead, Biden expressed his disapproval of Musk’s alleged $45 million monthly contribution to Trump’s campaign, a claim Musk denied earlier in the week.

of Elon Musk and his rich buddies trying to buy this election.

And if you agree, pitch in here. https://t.co/V93cYUUFQu

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 17, 2024

The Biden administration has kept up its campaign against Musk through an email sent to supporters. The email read, “Musk already ruined Twitter by allowing hate speech and disinformation to flourish on the platform. Now, Musk is using his wealth to manipulate our democracy.” This sentiment echoes a growing concern among critics about the tech magnate’s influence in political spheres.

Biden just sent out an email attacking @elonmusk and accusing him of spreading hate speech and stealing democracy pic.twitter.com/8FAaGSYfBt

— Sunny (@sunnyright) July 17, 2024

The friction between Musk and Biden is not new. The President has historically favored unionized automakers in his policies and has credited these companies with pioneering and advancing the electric vehicle (EV) industry in the United States. This perceived bias has irked Musk and Tesla supporters:

“Biden held this EV summit. Didn’t invite Tesla. Invited GM, Ford, Chrysler & UAW. An EV summit at the White House. Didn’t mention Tesla once. Does this sound maybe a little biased? Not the friendliest administration.”

Elon Musk: “Biden held this EV summit. Didn’t invite Tesla. Does this sound maybe a little biased?” pic.twitter.com/cswAK5qiYE

— ELON DOCS (@elon_docs) July 17, 2024

The rivalry has intensified following Musk’s endorsement of Trump after an assassination attempt on his life. As we edge closer to the election, it is clear that prominent figures will continue to take sides and attempt to sway public opinion with their endorsements and actions.

### Conclusion

The ongoing battle between President Biden and Elon Musk’s continued political maneuvers signifies the high stakes involved as we approach the next election. With Biden aiming to challenge Musk’s influence and Musk rallying behind Trump, the clash of these titans underscores the dynamic nature of modern American politics and its intersection with the corporate world. For the latest news in the automotive world, be sure to stay tuned to Automotive.fyi.

**William Kouch, Editor of Automotive.fyi**

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