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Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s high-profile interview on X faced multiple technical glitches, including a delayed start and mid-conversation hiccups.
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Musk attributed the issues to a “massive DDOS attack” and assured that the team was working to resolve the problem.
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Despite the technical troubles, over 1.3 million listeners tuned in to the live stream, with Trump using the opportunity to address various topics, including the criminal cases against him.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s highly anticipated interview on X was marred by technical issues, including a delayed start and mid-conversation glitches. Musk acknowledged the problems, suggesting a possible DDOS attack, and assured that the team was working to resolve the issue.
Despite the technical troubles, the live stream attracted over 1.3 million listeners, with Trump using the opportunity to address various topics, including the criminal cases against him. Trump also reemphasized his belief, without evidence, that the cases are politically motivated.
This interview marked Trump’s return to X after a year, and his presence on the platform is significant, given its central role in his previous communication strategy. Musk, who has become a visible supporter of Trump, has previously backed Democratic President Joe Biden in 2020. The interview’s technical issues were similar to those faced by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during his presidential campaign launch on X in May 2023.
We tested the system with 8 million concurrent listeners earlier today https://t.co/ymqGBFEJX0
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 13, 2024
