On a recent Monday night at 8:35 p.m. Eastern Time, an anticipated conversation between Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump was set to be live-streamed on X. However, technical issues delayed the start by 35 minutes, briefly calling into question the platform’s ability to handle significant live events. Despite the rocky start, the stream eventually stabilized and the conversation continued without further interruption.
Elon Musk, who has publicly supported Trump's candidacy for the next presidential race, and Trump engaged in a casual but in-depth discussion. Covering topics such as immigration policy, economic strategy, and current political figures including President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the interaction lasted more than two hours, captivating an audience that peaked at over one million concurrent listeners.
This event not only demonstrated X’s ability to attract and retain a large audience despite initial technical issues, but also underscored the influential nature of discussions held on this social media platform. The lengthy conversation between two of the most prominent figures in the United States highlighted X’s role not only as a communication tool, but as a significant player in the dissemination of political and economic discourse.
