Elon Musk says he will back Trump rival Ron DeSantis in 2024 if he runs for president
GuardianMAR 28 2023
The Spin
Republican narrative
Musk’s Twitter takeover has been a boon for Republicans, who were too often silenced under previous management. It’s great to see him involving himself in the party’s politics with his endorsement of DeSantis, even after showing his support for Trump by ending the former president’s egregious ban. Democrats will soon regret their efforts to drive Musk away.
Democratic narrative
Musk, who seems to have completed his rightward political turn, isn’t being shy about his preferences. But this revelation isn’t about Democrats, it’s about Trump. Musk knows Trump’s to blame for the wave of Republican losses in the midterms and the Twitter owner wants to send a message to the party to split from the losing formula and former president.