- Elon Musk calls Donald Trump’s conviction “politically motivated” and harmful to public faith in the justice system.
- Musk argues that the conviction over a “trivial matter” sets a dangerous precedent.
- Despite the conviction, Trump remains eligible to run for the 2024 presidential election.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has openly criticized the recent criminal conviction of former President Donald Trump. Musk labeled the conviction as “politically motivated,” claiming it damages public trust in the American legal system. He voiced his concerns on social media platform X, suggesting that if a former president can be convicted over a “trivial matter,” it raises the risk of politically motivated charges against anyone.
Musk, a known supporter of Trump, believes the conviction was driven by political agendas rather than justice. This perspective aligns with many Trump supporters who view the charges related to hush money payments as exaggerated.
Despite the conviction, Trump is still campaigning for the 2024 presidential election and remains eligible to run and be elected. Trump has dismissed the verdict, asserting that the American people will ultimately decide in the upcoming election.
Indeed, great damage was done today to the public’s faith in the American legal system.
If a former President can be criminally convicted over such a trivial matter – motivated by politics, rather than justice – then anyone is at risk of a similar fate. https://t.co/zrHCyIZazh
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 31, 2024
