Elon Musk is a new convert to MAGA, but he has quickly become one of the most important proponents of the Republican campaign to take the presidency. And recently, the SpaceX CEO revealed why fellow billionaires in the tech space, including Bill Gates, are terrified of Trump winning.
At a glance:
- Elon Musk suggests that Bill Gates and Reid Hoffman are fearful of a Trump victory due to potential disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein’s client list.
- Musk claims that a Trump win could lead to the release of this list, implicating prominent figures.
- Musk also discussed the lack of prosecution of individuals linked to Epstein, contrasting it with the prosecution of January 6 protestors.
Elon Musk has made bold statements in a recent conversation with Tucker Carlson, alleging that prominent figures such as Bill Gates and Reid Hoffman are “terrified of a Trump victory” in the upcoming 2024 election. According to Musk, these individuals fear that, should former President Donald Trump win, the infamous Epstein client list could become public, potentially revealing the names of high-profile figures involved with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Musk implied that part of the reason for the substantial support for Vice President Kamala Harris from certain billionaire circles is connected to their fear of such disclosures. During the conversation, Musk stated, “I think part of why Kamala is getting so much support is that if Trump wins, that Epstein client list is going to become public. And some of those billionaires behind Kamala are terrified of that outcome.”
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The tech mogul further elaborated, mentioning Reid Hoffman, his former colleague at PayPal, and Bill Gates by name. When Carlson asked if Hoffman seemed “nervous,” Musk quickly confirmed, “Yes. And Gates.” He asserted that while these individuals may not align ideologically with Trump, their anxiety stems from concerns related to Epstein and potential disclosures that could emerge during a Trump presidency.
The conversation then turned toward the broader implications of the Epstein case, with Musk and Carlson discussing how none of the individuals connected to Epstein have been prosecuted. Musk expressed disbelief at the situation, stating, “It’s mind-boggling that they did not try to prosecute even one — not even the worst offender on the Epstein client list.” He compared this with the heavy focus on prosecuting January 6 protestors, calling it “insane” that no action has been taken against individuals linked to Epstein.
Musk’s comments are likely to reignite discussions about the lack of transparency and accountability surrounding the Epstein case, a topic that has remained controversial since Epstein’s arrest and subsequent death in 2019. The allegations about the client list have long been a source of speculation, with many questioning whether influential figures were involved in Epstein’s illicit activities.
Elon Musk is a much better “get” for the Republicans than Dick Cheney was for the Democrats, isn’t he?