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Tech giants rally behind Trump after assassination attempt
OUR TAKEThe tech leaders’ vocal support for Trump following the assassination attempt may seem like a moment of unity, but it smacks of calculated opportunism. This incident exposes the cynical underbelly of political alliances, where expressions of solidarity can be more about securing influence th…
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OUR TAKEThe tech leaders’ vocal support for Trump following the assassination attempt may seem like a moment of unity, but it smacks of calculated opportunism. This incident exposes the cynical underbelly of political alliances, where expressions of solidarity can be more about…
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OUR TAKE The tech leaders’ vocal support for Trump following the assassination attempt may seem like a moment of unity, but it smacks of calculated opportunism. This incident exposes the cynical underbelly of political alliances, where expressions of solidarity can be more about securing influence than genuine concern. As the 2024 election approaches, it’s imperative to remain critical of these public endorsements and question the true intentions behind them. — D oris Du , BTW r eporte r After former U.S. president and current 2024 Republican presidential frontrunner Donald J. Trump survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally over the weekend, some of the biggest names in tech, some of whom have lambasted Trump in the past, have come out to offer support and even endorsements of his presidential campaign.
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Analysis
Elon Musk, who was previously targeted by Trump on Truth Social for his “many subsidised projects, whether it’s electric cars that don’t drive long enough, driverless cars that crash, or rocketships to nowhere, without which subsidies he’d be worthless,” endorsed Trump’s 2024 re-election bid, tweeting, “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery”. Meanwhile, onetime critic and Amazon founder/ex CEO Jeff Bezos, who in 2015 said he wanted to “reserve [Trump] a seat” on a rocket from his private spaceflight company Blue Origin and posted the hashtag “#SendDonaldtoSpace” back then, tweeted, “Our former President showed tremendous grace and courage under literal fire tonight. So thankful for his safety and so sad for the victims and their families”. Apple CEO Tim Cook said on X he would “pray for President Trump’s rapid recovery.” Google CEO Sundar Pichai similarly posted that he wished “President Trump a speedy recovery” and added, “Political violence is intolerable and we must all come together to strongly oppose it.” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella decried “any type of violence in our society” while sending his “best wishes to President Trump for a speedy recovery.” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted a shorter message on X exclaiming, “very glad President Trump is safe!”
Key Points
- Apple CEO Tim Cook and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella are two tech titans who have offered support and well wishes to former President Trump after the shooting.
- Elon Musk also offered his full support and endorsed him as a candidate in his continuing Presidential campaign.
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