Elon Musk’s online event with former President Donald Trump was delayed due to technical difficulties, with users experiencing difficulty accessing the discussion on Musk’s X app. The discussion eventually drew over 1 million listeners after a delay of more than 40 minutes. Musk attributed the delay to a potential distributed denial-of-service (DDOS) attack on X, while some users believed it was a result of the app’s technical capabilities.
During the event, scammers tried to take advantage of the situation by posting fake cryptocurrency doubling schemes. The event was billed as “the interview of the century” and promised to be unscripted with no limits on subject matter.
Trump and Musk have reconciled after a rocky relationship, with Trump being endorsed by Musk for another term in the White House. A Trump win could benefit Musk’s business empire, as his companies face regulatory challenges under the Biden administration.
Other political figures, including Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, have also received social media support with memes and videos. The event highlighted the influence of prominent figures in the tech and political worlds, and the intersection of technology and political campaigns.
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