Was Elon Musk's Purchase of Twitter a Strategy for the Election?
The outcome of the 2024 US Presidential election has been a tale of doggedness as it marks an extraordinary comeback for former President Donald Trump. In the early hours of Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Trump was elected president having secured 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency ahead of the incumbent US Vice president, Harris.
We know that of Trump's supporters is the world's richest man, Elon Musk who has been a major supporter and sponsor of Trump's 2024 electoral bid. The Trump team suffered lots of setbacks during the 2020 election against incumbent Joe Biden. That was a season when Trump faced challenges in the mainstream media, where he alleged being censored.
Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter in October 2022 sparked a lot of speculation about potential political motivations and impacts. Musk, who has shown interest in promoting free speech and open dialogue on Twitter, might have made the acquisition primarily as a business and ideological venture rather than as a direct strategy for political influence. Under his ownership, President Donald Trump's account was restored.
However, the X (formerly Twitter) platform's role in political discourse, especially with changes in content moderation, is believed to influence the reach of political messaging, benefiting various viewpoints, including those supportive of figures like Donald Trump.
While some observers believe Musk's stance on content moderation may indirectly support conservative or pro-Trump voices by providing fewer restrictions on their messaging, Musk has not explicitly tied the acquisition to any single political agenda or candidate.
Meanwhile, the Republican Party has also clinched the most seats in the US Senate with the likelihood of also clinching the most spots in the House. So far, with 52 seats, The Republican Party has become the majority. This means that the party controls the Executive and the upper legislative arm of the US government.
The 2024 US election is simply an amazing one with many amazing records set.