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Tesla's Musk says he's leaning towards DeSantis for president

Published 06/15/2022, 01:38 PM
Updated 06/15/2022, 04:51 PM
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory groundbreaking ceremony in Shanghai, China January 7, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said he may support Florida governor Ron DeSantis for president in 2024, and predicted a "massive red wave" of Republican victories in the midterm elections in November.

Asked on Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) early Wednesday morning who he was "leaning towards" in the presidential election, Musk replied simply "DeSantis," backing a conservative who is emerging as a top competitor to former president Donald Trump for the Republican nomination in 2024.

DeSantis' governorship has been marked by his rejection of pandemic-related health restrictions, passage of a law limiting discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools, and feud with Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) over the law.

Asked about Musk's support, DeSantis joked, "I welcome support from African-Americans, what can I say." Musk, who is white, grew up in South Africa.

Musk also tweeted that he voted for Mayra Flores, a Republican who won a special election in a southern Texas Congressional district, unseating a long-time Democrat.

"I voted for Mayra Flores – first time I ever voted Republican," Musk tweeted, responding to an article about her. "Massive red wave in 2022," he added.

Latest comments

I am ok with DeSantis. Probably the best option we have right now. Either him or the Don for 4 more.
DeSantis fenomen was possible because Trump open and showed direction for conservative.
Sure. Who wouldn't want The whole U.S. to be more like Florida ?? (Yeah--sarcasm.)
Can you say "margin call", Elon? Going down as the only "richest person" to declare bankruptcy will ensure the legacy you seem to be looking for.
Talk about a racist. Because Musk's skin is not dark It's a joke to call him African American? Does that mean if your skin is not light it's a joke to call a U.S. citizen born in Italy an Italian American? Here's a thought, and it's really crazy and out there. What if we call Americans, oh I don't know, Americans? If Your a U.S. citizen born in Australia to a Torres Strait Islander couple, who happen to be from russia and are members of the communist party, in an American air force base hospital and are touring in Ethiopia and are asked who you are, you tell them you are an 'AMERICAN'!!!!!! That's how you get rid of racism!
You do understand this "joke" was made the person Musk is endorsing. So... Racist says what?
Say's even political teams(because no intelligent person believes a politician gives a comment not carefully reviewed by a team of politicists) are so confused by the plethora of attacks on any form of expression, they can't tell when they actually do say some racist. Historically, the next stage, in a culture where everything said or done can be condemned, is of course more and more chaos. More and more social violence. Then, sooner or later, a savior, who will institute strong controls to safeguard everyone from those 'disturbingly different people'. Then tyranny! Bet on. History shows it over, and over, and over, and over again!
got rid of my Tesla and Twitter account because of Musk
and the world is much better now, thanks
sold my Tesla when Musk smoked pot during an interview a couple years ago. not an avid user but I canceled my Twitter account in protest of this D&%k
I live it when when people on Twitter announce on Twitter that they’re leaving Twitter. Just so you can see them back on Twitter.
Do much hate in comments for fellow Americans its sad , grow up haters
You like the uneducated so you can put microchip in their brains
Florida is all about troops, pigs and brainwashers called teachers stealing from tax slaves and their commy ponzi fiat system. Dont be fooled. Mini homes and off grid solar is illegal. Only the elite can grow **** Florida pigs are the steroid kings! Oooh rah!
Gov. DeSantis, is that you?
No biased reporting here. Aren't "news" organizations supposed to not shill for one party (Democrats). Pathetic.
wait until DeSantis starts messing with Tesla the way he messed with Disney
foolish comment. you're OK with pedophilia?
DeSantis is NOT a ******* That is a nasty rumor. And there is no proof that he has initiated a romance with Elon Musk either, in case you were thinking of bringing that up.
that’s an ignorant comment.. like always full of disinformation from you
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