Elon Musk’s Recent Move Sparks Controversy During U.S. Elections
Elon Musk, the leader of Tesla and SpaceX, has recently ended a feature on X, igniting global discussions amid the ongoing U.S. elections. As the Trump vs. Biden battle leans toward the Republican candidate, rumors about Musk supporting Donald Trump have surfaced nationwide. However, Musk denies any financial or partisan support for the former U.S. president. In this context, a post on X today announced the termination of the platform’s ‘special hashtag’ feature.
Elon Musk Halts ‘Special Hashtag’ Feature
Matt Binder, host of the Scam Economy podcast, recently posted on X, stating, “Elon Musk’s X goes full pro-Trump with custom hashtag emoji icons.” For reference, the tags “#MAGA” and “#Trump2024” began to appear with icons of Trump and the American flag, respectively.
However, renowned journalist Ashley St. Clair responded to this post, clarifying that the icons are part of a ‘paid ads campaign.’ She explained, “Any advertiser can create a custom hashtag campaign with a custom image.”
Elon Musk Reaffirms Platform Neutrality Amid Election Controversy
Elon Musk, reaffirming statements by journalist Ashley St. Clair, confirmed that the custom hashtag icons on X are part of a paid ads campaign and not an endorsement by the platform. The Tesla and SpaceX leader has emphasized X’s neutrality, assuring users that there is no bias involved.
Recently, rumors have circulated that Musk committed a $45 million donation to a pro-Trump PAC, which he has denied. Meanwhile, the Trump vs. Biden battle continues to create waves across the nation.
Trump vs. Biden: What’s the Scoop?
The U.S. elections have taken a dramatic turn following an assassination attempt on Republican candidate Donald Trump. His odds of winning have surged dramatically compared to Democratic candidate Joe Biden. However, the details of the assassination attempt remain speculative.
Meanwhile, the MAGA (TRUMP) and BODEN coins have attracted significant attention from crypto traders and investors during this election cycle. Donald Trump’s support for Bitcoin has sent bullish waves across the crypto space, enhancing his advantage.
Given Trump’s prominent stance, it’s unsurprising that rumors about Elon Musk’s endorsement have gained traction.
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