• 2 years ago
Elon Musk Says He
'Will Vote Republican,' , Can 'No Longer Support' Democrats.
Musk made the statements via Twitter on May 18.
In the past I voted Democrat, because they were (mostly) the kindness party. , Elon Musk, via Twitter.
But they have become the party of division & hate, so I can no longer support them and will
vote Republican, Elon Musk, via Twitter.
Now, watch their dirty tricks campaign against me unfold, Elon Musk, via Twitter.
Tesla stocks fell by nearly seven percent after the statements were published.
Musk's tweets come about a week after he stated he would reverse Twitter's ban of former President Donald Trump
if his deal to purchase the platform is finalized.
The billionaire has also criticized Twitter for being biased to the "far-left.".
The headquarters for the company is based in CA,
a state that is often considered a model for progressive politics in the U.S.
CA is also the largest market for Tesla cars.
Musk recently moved the
Tesla headquarters to TX, which is known for its conservative politics. .
Many Twitter users seemed to mock the news that Musk would vote Republican.
Poor Elon might only be the 2nd or 3rd richest man in the
world now, Twitter user.
Poor Elon. No liberals are going to buy his cars anymore, when there's so many nicer options, Twitter user.
The Tesla CEO's mother hit back at the tweets, referring to them as "nasty comments" and "troll or bot" accounts.
Musk's $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter has stalled in recent days

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