In a recent conversation on X, former President Donald Trump and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk delved into a range of pressing issues facing the United States and the world. Here are the key takeaways from their discussion: Please note that most of these claims offer fact-checks at the bottom of the article.
Border Crisis
Trump emphasized the severity of the border crisis, suggesting that the number of people crossing into the U.S. is far greater than commonly perceived (fact check 1). He claimed that individuals from various parts of the world, including those released from jails (fact check 2), are entering the country. This, he argued, poses a fundamental threat to the nation’s sovereignty.
Global Tensions and Security
Both Trump and Musk expressed concerns about escalating global tensions. Trump asserted that Russia would not have attacked Ukraine, nor would the recent conflict in Israel have occurred, if he were still in office (nothing to fact-check here; it’s pure speculation on Trump’s part). He tied these events to a lack of respect and fear for the current U.S. administration, suggesting that global leaders are not intimidated by President Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris. Musk echoed the importance of having a U.S. president who commands…
