Donald Trump attacked Elon Musk throughout a rally in Anchorage, Alaska on Saturday, calling the tech mogul a “bullshit artist.”
The second got here as the previous president touted his right-wing social community Fact Social, calling it “sizzling as a pistol.” He then in contrast his nascent platform to the Tesla Motors CEO’s bid to purchase Twitter for $44 billion — a deal Musk is now making an attempt to terminate. “I inform you what — Elon… Elon shouldn’t be gonna purchase Twitter!” he proclaimed after mistakenly calling the House X founder “Leon.” “The place did you hear that earlier than? From me. From me.”
“Nah, he’s obtained himself a multitude,” Trump continued. “You understand, he mentioned the opposite day, ‘Oh, I’ve by no means voted for a Republican.’ I mentioned, ‘I didn’t know that, he informed me he voted for me.’ So he’s one other bullshit artist, however he’s not gonna be shopping for it. He’s not gonna be shopping for it. Though he would possibly later, who the hell is aware of what’s gonna occur. He’s obtained a reasonably rotten contract. I checked out his contract, not a great contract. However he’s not…Join Fact.”
Watch moments from Trump deride Musk after the leap.
Although Trump didn’t point out it throughout his remarks, he was additionally possible incensed by Musk’s current endorsement of Republican rival, Ron DeSantis. Final month, Musk mentioned he was “leaning in direction of” backing the Florida governor if he decides to problem Trump and launch a bid for president in 2024.
Trump on Elon Musk: “You understand, he mentioned the opposite day, Oh, I’ve by no means voted for a Republican. I mentioned, I did not know that, he informed me he voted for me. So he is one other bullshit artist.” pic.twitter.com/1cBiZsX1BJ
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 10, 2022
