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Elon Musk and Vinod Khosla Clash Over Trump's 2024 Presidential Bid

Jul 22, 2024 1 min read

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-American venture capitalist Vinod Khosla have publicly debated Donald Trump's candidacy for the US presidency. The discussion was sparked by Trump's acceptance of the Republican Party's nomination for a third term and incumbent President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the race, endorsing Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee. Khosla criticized Trump, citing concerns over his personal values and treatment of women and immigrants. Musk responded by advocating for a meritocratic administration that promotes individual freedoms over heavy government regulation.

Musk also defended the need for the oil and gas industries and questioned the disproportionate contributions of the United States to NATO's defense budget compared to other allies. The exchange highlights differing perspectives within the tech industry on the upcoming 2024 presidential election, with Musk showing support for Trump and Khosla calling for a more moderate Democratic candidate. The debate reflects broader tensions within political and economic discussions in the lead-up to the election.

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