Elon Musk said two men tried to kill him prior to the Trump assasination attempt.
“Dangerous times ahead.
Two people (separate occasions) have already tried to kill me in the past 8 months. They were arrested with guns about 20 mins drive from Tesla HQ in Texas.”
Dangerous times ahead.
Two people (separate occasions) have already tried to kill me in the past 8 months. They were arrested with guns about 20 mins drive from Tesla HQ in Texas.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 14, 2024
Elon Musk and Donald Trump, two of the most prominent figures in business and politics, share a relationship marked by both support and contention. Their dynamic began with Trump’s election in 2016, when Musk joined the president’s advisory councils, offering insights on technology and manufacturing. This collaboration signaled mutual respect, with Musk seeing an opportunity to influence policy on climate change and infrastructure.
However, the relationship faced challenges. In 2017, Musk publicly disagreed with Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. Musk’s departure from Trump’s advisory councils underscored his commitment to environmental issues, diverging from Trump’s policies.
Despite these differences, their interactions remained noteworthy. Trump praised Musk’s achievements, especially regarding SpaceX and Tesla. Musk, in turn, recognized some of Trump’s policies that benefitted the business sector, such as tax cuts.
