Longshot U.S. Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has confirmed that Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk attended a fundraiser for him in Northern California. Ramaswamy revealed in an interview at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s weekend donor gathering in Las Vegas that he had a late-night conversation with Musk, discussing the cultural direction of the country. Ramaswamy highlighted their shared belief in free speech absolutism, which, according to him, sets them apart from many others in both parties. Ramaswamy expressed interest in hosting more X Spaces talking events with Musk, referencing their previous collaboration.
The article also mentions that Florida governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has been seeking support from Musk. Musk, who is considered the world’s richest man, with an estimated net worth of $222 billion, expressed in June 2022 that he may support DeSantis for president in 2024. DeSantis even launched his presidential bid on Musk’s social media platform known as X, previously called Twitter. This information sheds light on the political connections and alliances forming between influential figures such as Musk and aspiring candidates like Ramaswamy and DeSantis.
While Ramaswamy’s conversation with Musk indicates potential alignment on certain issues, it is important to note that Reuters was unable to obtain a comment from Musk regarding the fundraiser. Similarly, there was no immediate response to an email sent to Chamath Palihapitiya, who reportedly hosted a fundraiser for Musk. These details illustrate the interest and attention generated by Musk’s involvement and highlight his influence within political circles.
