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Donald Trump once offered to sell Truth Social to Elon Musk, report says

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Donald Trump once offered to sell Truth Social to Elon Musk, report says

According to The Washington Post, Donald Trump offered to sell his social media platform, Truth Social, to Elon Musk last summer. Although the talks did not progress further, Trump has reportedly continued to advocate for Musk's involvement in the platform. Trump recently confirmed a meeting with Musk but was unsure if the Tesla CEO would endorse him. Despite having fewer followers on Truth Social compared to other platforms, Trump has consistently used the platform. Truth Social has faced financial challenges since its launch in 2022, with reported losses and delays in its planned merger.

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Truth Social? Never heard of it: Musk after Trump lambasts America Party launch - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Truth Social? Never heard of it: Musk after Trump lambasts America Party launch - The Economic Times

Elon Musk announced his intention to start a new political party, the America Party, prompting criticism from Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform. Trump mocked Musk's venture, while Musk sarcastically pretended ignorance of Truth Social on his social media app, X, highlighting their ongoing rivalry. Critics pointed out Musk's past remarks on Truth Social, illustrating the tension between the two figures. Musk's declaration reflects his ambition to challenge traditional political systems.

Trump's Truth Social overtakes Musk's X in value as shares surge

Inshorts · 9m ago

Trump's Truth Social overtakes Musk's X in value as shares surge

Donald Trump's Truth Social has overtaken Elon Musk's X in value after its shares surged. Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is now valued at over $10 billion, which is higher than X Holdings' estimated $9.4 billion valuation. While X and Truth Social are rival microblogging platforms, Musk has openly endorsed Trump in the upcoming US elections.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are smack talking each other into their own digital echo chambers | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are smack talking each other into their own digital echo chambers | TechCrunch

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are engaged in a public spat over social media. Their disagreements have intensified following Musk's criticism of a Trump-endorsed spending bill and Musk's recent step back from political involvement. This conflict has exposed fractures in their political alliance, with both leveraging their platforms—Musk on X and Trump on Truth Social. Musk hinted at supporting political change and challenged Trump on multiple fronts, including government contracts and political influence.

Donald Trump returns to X in victory for Elon Musk

Economic Times

Economic Times · 12m ago

Donald Trump returns to X in victory for Elon Musk

Donald Trump has returned to the social media platform X after a year of silence. Trump posted a campaign video before a scheduled interview with X owner Elon Musk. His return could boost the struggling platform, which has faced competition from new social media platforms. Trump used X extensively during his presidency and was banned in 2021 after his followers stormed the Capitol. Musk, who acquired X in 2022, reinstated Trump's account and encouraged his return. Trump has since launched his own platform Truth Social but is contractually obligated to post there first.

Why are Elon Musk and Donald Trump fighting? | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Why are Elon Musk and Donald Trump fighting? | TechCrunch

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are publicly feuding after once having a close relationship. The fallout centers on Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which Musk criticizes for its spending and potential impact on the national debt. Musk argues the bill unfairly benefits the wealthy and cuts vital programs. Their dispute has escalated on social media, with Trump threatening to cut Musk's governmental subsidies and Musk claiming his support was crucial for Trump's election victory.

Elon Musk offered to help Twitter engineers reinstate Donald Trump's account after they struggled with glitches, book says

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk offered to help Twitter engineers reinstate Donald Trump's account after they struggled with glitches, book says

According to a new book, engineers at Twitter struggled to reinstate Donald Trump's account after Elon Musk reinstated it in late 2022. The engineers faced challenges in rebuilding the account's social graph and encountered issues with the "follow" button and follower count. Musk reportedly offered to personally help with the situation. Trump, with 87 million followers, was banned from Twitter after the January 6 riots. Musk had previously criticized the ban, and later polled users about reinstating Trump's account, with the majority voting in favor.

JD Vance says Donald Trump doesn't want long-term feud with Elon Musk

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

JD Vance says Donald Trump doesn't want long-term feud with Elon Musk

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly frustrated with Elon Musk but is not seeking a prolonged dispute with the entrepreneur, according to Vice President JD Vance. The Trump team appreciates Musk's early efforts in enhancing government efficiency. Musk expressed regret over some past social media posts about Trump, which Trump described as a positive gesture. This development suggests a possible reconciliation between Trump and Musk, who is also a significant campaign donor.

Musk called Trump before expressing regret publicly, source says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Musk called Trump before expressing regret publicly, source says

Elon Musk reportedly called Donald Trump before publicly expressing regret over social media posts critical of the former president, according to a White House source. Musk admitted that some of his comments about Trump had gone "too far." This gesture was received positively by Trump, who described it as "very nice," indicating a tentative reconciliation between the two figures. The interaction highlights ongoing dynamics between prominent business and political leaders.

The Trump-Musk feud has been great for X, which jumped up the App Store charts | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

The Trump-Musk feud has been great for X, which jumped up the App Store charts | TechCrunch

A public feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has unexpectedly benefited the app X (formerly Twitter), propelling it to the 23rd spot on the U.S. App Store charts, up from an average of 68. Increased user engagement and interest in the feud have contributed to this rise. Trump's social network, Truth Social, also experienced a spike, with its active U.S. mobile app users increasing by over 400%. Both apps hit a 90-day high in active users.

Trump says he’s found a buyer for TikTok

TechCrunch · 1m ago

Trump says he’s found a buyer for TikTok

President Donald Trump announced that a group of "very wealthy people" is set to buy TikTok, pending likely approval from China. In a Fox News interview, Trump mentioned he would reveal the buyers' identities in two weeks. This follows his push for ByteDance to either sell the app or face a U.S. ban. Trump proposed a potential joint venture with existing or new owners and suggested allies like Larry Ellison or Elon Musk as possible buyers.

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