Elon Musk to Interview Donald Trump: A Potential Game-Changer in U.S. Presidential Race

Billionaire Elon Musk is set to interview GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump on the X social media network. This interview could offer Trump a new platform to reach wider audiences amidst a challenging campaign. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris has gained momentum in polls, and Musk's X faces continuing technical issues and controversy.

Elon Musk, billionaire entrepreneur and owner of X, is poised to interview Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on the social media platform on Monday. The event, scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern Time, could bring unexpected twists to the already volatile U.S. presidential campaign.

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, has made significant gains on Trump in recent polls and has energized the Democratic base with high-energy rallies. Trump's interview on Musk's X platform offers a chance to reach beyond his conservative stronghold.

Musk's X has faced technical difficulties with similar live events. He announced system scaling tests ahead of the interview. Trump, who regularly posts on his Truth Social platform, returned to X for the first time in a year with an ad purporting his legal battles are politically motivated.

An unusual interviewer, Musk endorsed Trump despite backing Joe Biden in the 2020 election. The Tesla CEO's fundraising efforts to support Trump's campaign are under scrutiny for potential legal violations. Trump's stance on electric vehicles shifted post-endorsement.

Musk's ownership of X has coincided with a rise in controversies, including reduced content moderation leading to increased hate speech and accusations against Democrats. His recent actions, including inflammatory statements and attacking the Anti-Defamation League, have sparked further debate.

(With inputs from agencies.)