Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), took to X, formerly Twitter on Thursday to share his take on the recent presidential debate.
What Happened: Musk wrote on X, "Tonight was a clear victory...for memes."
The Tesla CEO's comment appears when social media is buzzing with memes and video clips of both the presidential hopefuls, Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
The 90-minute debate, televised live from CNN's studio in Atlanta, led to flash polls declaring Trump the clear winner of the debate after Biden fumbled bringing back concerns about his age and mental acuity.
Tonight was a clear victory ... for memes
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 28, 2024
Why It Matters: Musk's post came in response to the first presidential debate of the 2024 elections, where former President Trump and current President Biden faced off. Musk has previously criticized both candidates, dismissing them as "talking puppets."
Musk has shown interest in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s alternative event, the "Real Debate". Kennedy Jr., an independent candidate, hosted this event concurrently with the official debate after he failed to meet its criteria.
While Musk has not explicitly endorsed either of the presidential candidates, he shares a cordial relationship with Trump and often takes potshots at Biden. However, experts have warned that no matter who wins the election, Musk's businesses could face significant challenges.
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This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Pooja Rajkumari