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Billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is favoring electing Florida’s Republican guv, Ron DeSantis, for president in 2024, he stated Wednesday on Twitter.
DeSantis, who has actually not formally tossed his hat in the ring for the race, is an ally of previous President Donald Trump and is thought about to be a most likely front-runner in the celebration must he run.
Musk’s disclosure came as an action to another Twitter account called Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, which states in its bio it follows infamous Tesla owners in the location. The discussion started after Musk responded to a tweet from news outlet The Texan stating Republican Mayra Flores’ triumph in an unique election for Texas’ 34 th Congressional District, turning a seat long held by Democrats.
“I voted for Mayra Flores – first time I ever voted Republican,” Musk tweeted in an action to the news outlet’s post. Musk validated in late 2020 he had actually transferred to Texas, where he later on transferred Tesla’s head office from California after grumbling about the rigorous regulative environment. “Massive red wave in 2022,” he tweeted.
The Tesla Owners Silicon Valley account asked Musk if he would vote Republican for president also, to which Musk responded, “tbd.” The account then asked what instructions he’s favoring, to which Musk reacted with one word: “DeSantis.”
Another account with the name Spidey _Elon Fan reacted to Musk asking, “But your political donations will be evenly spread out, as you do always. Right??”
“I’m thinking of creating a ‘Super Moderate Super PAC’ that supports candidates with centrist views from all parties,” Musk responded.
Asked about Musk’s tweet at an interview on Wednesday, DeSantis stated, “I’m focused on 2022, but with Elon Musk what I would say is, you know, I welcome support from African-Americans. What can I say?” Musk is initially from South Africa.
Last month, Musk stated he would choose Republicans in upcoming elections though he stated he’s chosen Democrats in the past, consisting of previous President Barack Obama.
Musk stated he has actually chosen Democrats “because they were (mostly) the kindness party. But they have become the party of division & hate, so I can no longer support them and will vote Republican.”
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