In a recent interview with Elon Musk streamed on X (formerly Twitter), former President Donald Trump offered high praise for the leaders of Russia, China, and North Korea, describing them as being “at the top of their game.” Former President Donald Trump remarked that Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un, despite being often labeled as dictators, exhibit a form of love for their countries that is distinct from what is typically seen in democratic nations.
During the interview, Former President Donald Trump contrasted these leaders with the current U.S. administration, criticizing President Joe Biden and referring to him as “sleepy President Joe Biden.” Former President Donald Trump claimed that Russia would not have invaded Ukraine had he still been in office, asserting that his strong rapport with Putin had kept the Russian leader’s ambitions in check. Former President Donald Trump recounted discussions with Putin about Ukraine, which he described as the “apple of his eye,” and recalled advising him against military action.
The interview experienced a delayed start of over 40 minutes due to technical issues, which Elon Musk attributed to a distributed denial-of-service attack, though this explanation has yet to be verified. The conversation was part of an effort to boost Former President Donald Trump’s campaign, which has faced challenges since President Joe Biden exited the race. Elon Musk, who has previously supported Former President Donald Trump and has been involved in backing his campaign following a recent assassination attempt, remains a significant figure in this political narrative.
