Musk to Intervew Trump Live on X, Expected to Spread Misinformation

Donald Trump, the former US President, is set to undergo a live interview on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, with its owner and billionaire Elon Musk. Musk, who has been a vocal supporter of Trump, is known for his right-wing views and has been accused of spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation on the platform. Trump is hoping to reignite enthusiasm for his sagging White House campaign and connect with a new audience of young men who share his views.

The two have had a rocky relationship in the past, but have since become more vocal supporters of each other. Musk endorsed Trump just minutes after the former President narrowly survived an assassination attempt at a rally last month. Trump began posting on X again after a hiatus and recently took part in an interview with internet influencer Adin Ross, who has been banned from streaming site Twitch for policy violations.

Musk is accused of turning X into a megaphone for right-wing conspiracy theories, which he spreads through his 194 million-strong following on the platform. He frequently spreads misinformation about undocumented immigrants and voter fraud, and has been criticized for not taking steps to combat disinformation on the platform.

The European Union, which is investigating X for failing to properly police online content, reminded Musk of his legal duty to stop the spread of “harmful” material. Musk responded by mocking the EU’s top digital official, Thierry Breton, saying he reminded him of a French character from a British comedy movie.

The live interview with Trump is expected to be entertaining and unscripted, with Musk stating that there will be “no limits on subject matter.” The conversation will be watched closely to see if Trump is able to regain momentum in his faltering presidential campaign.