Musk reacts to Biden’s ‘election buying’ allegation
Date
7/21/2024 5:19:15 AM
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has responded with derision to United States President Joe Biden’s recent accusation that wealthy individuals like him are attempting to influence the upcoming election. On Wednesday, Biden took to his personal X (formerly Twitter) account to accuse Musk and other affluent figures of trying to "buy this election." In reaction to Biden's comments, Musk dismissed the claim, humorously remarking that he is “living rent-free in his head,” and accompanying his remark with emojis. Additionally, Musk shared a meme that celebrated him as a “f**king legend” for his acquisition of twitter and his support for Donald Trump, suggesting that these actions were part of a broader narrative involving the "erosion of the republic."
Biden’s reelection campaign faced a setback in late July following a disappointing debate performance against Trump, the Republican nominee. The president attributed his poor showing to fatigue and being “overprepared,” and has dismissed calls from within his own party to withdraw from the race. In a recent interview on MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe,’ Biden expressed his frustration with what he described as elite critics within the party. He challenged anyone who disagrees with his decision to run for president to announce their own candidacy and compete with him at the convention.
Biden’s remarks came amidst shifting support from media figures. Co-host Joe Scarborough of ‘Morning Joe,’ who had initially supported Biden’s opponents after the debate, later reversed his position and resumed backing Biden’s candidacy. The president’s shifting fortunes in public support and the ongoing debate about his suitability for reelection underscore the turbulence of his campaign and the broader political landscape as the election approaches.
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