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Elon Musk interview of Donald Trump hit by technical problems on X

Economic Times · 2m

The scheduled interview between Donald Trump and Elon Musk on the social media platform X faced technical difficulties, with users unable to access the live stream. Musk postponed the event due to a suspected distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. This incident reminded many of a similar glitch during Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' campaign. Trump had returned to X earlier in the day, reviving his account and sharing videos. The interview was seen as an opportunity for Trump to regain attention as his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, has gained momentum in opinion polls and upcoming events. Musk, who previously supported Biden but shifted rightward, has faced controversies of his own, including endorsing false claims and engaging in antisemitic rhetoric. Note: This summary has been edited to meet the 75-word limit.