Elon Musk, the tech mogul, recently voiced his support for former President Trump amidst critiques from the media regarding Trump’s controversial remarks about a potential “bloodbath.” Musk advocated for the use of X, previously known as Twitter, as a means to bypass what he perceives as misleading narratives from traditional media outlets.
Musk’s comments came after media reports on Trump’s statements at an Ohio rally, where Trump cautioned of a “bloodbath” in the U.S. should he not win the upcoming November election. This was in the context of his plans to impose heavy tariffs on vehicle imports.
During the rally, Trump made a bold statement. He proposed a 100 percent tariff on imported cars, suggesting that such a move would be untenable unless he was re-elected. He warned of dire consequences for the country if he lost the election.
Responding to the media’s coverage, Musk took to X with a flurry of posts. He proposed that people should turn to X for news sharing, hinting at a distrust of traditional news sources.
In one interaction, Musk agreed with a user’s claim that the media was distorting Trump’s recent remarks, labeling it as “Legacy media lies.” He further commented on the situation with a post that included a meme, hinting at a lack of independent thought among critics, using the term “NPC” or “nonplayable character,” a nod to video game characters that follow a predetermined script.
Musk didn’t stop there. He encouraged his followers to share posts from X with friends who might be influenced by mainstream media narratives. He even shared a video on how to share X posts externally, emphasizing his point.
The Biden campaign, on the other hand, did not hold back in criticizing Trump’s statements, labeling them as “threats of political violence.” A spokesperson for the campaign expressed confidence that voters would reject Trump’s approach in the upcoming election, citing a desire to move away from extremism and violence.
This unfolding scenario highlights the ongoing tension between different factions in the political and media landscape, with platforms like X playing a central role in the discourse.