In a wide-ranging and controversial discussion with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, Former President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about climate change and expressed skepticism about its impacts. The conversation, which took place on Elon Musk’s platform X (formerly Twitter), was marred by technical difficulties and delays, reportedly due to a cyberattack, according to Elon Musk.
During the chat, former President Donald Trump downplayed the effects of rising sea levels, suggesting instead that climate change would present real estate opportunities. “The biggest threat is not global warming, where the ocean is going to rise one-eighth of an inch over the next 400 years,” Former President Donald Trump said. “You’ll have more ocean front property, right? The biggest threat is nuclear warming, because we have five countries now that have significant nuclear power.”
The conversation touched on several other topics, including Former President Donald Trump’s critical views on current U.S. President Joe Biden, whom he referred to as “stupid.” Former President Donald Trump also proposed the development of a new missile defense system modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome, and expressed concerns about what he described as a “zombie apocalypse” of immigration.
Elon Musk, a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, echoed his sentiments on various issues. He likened the U.S. southern border crisis to a “zombie apocalypse” and criticized current immigration policies. Elon Musk, who has been a prominent figure in U.S. politics and an advocate for former President Donald Trump, suggested that he would like to be involved in a government efficiency commission if Former President Donald Trump were to return to office.
The discussion, intended to boost Former President Donald Trump’s campaign amid increasing competition from Kamala Harris, was marked by its contentious and provocative nature. The event, which began over 30 minutes late, faced significant technical glitches, with Elon Musk attributing them to a cyberattack.
Former President Donald Trump’s return to the platform X follows his previous ban after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Since Elon Musk’s acquisition of X, Former President Donald Trump’s account has been reinstated, and Elon Musk has used the platform to voice criticism of liberal policies and the current administration’s handling of various issues.
The conversation underscores the ongoing debate over climate change, immigration, and U.S. political dynamics, reflecting the polarized nature of contemporary American discourse.
