The political transformation of Elon Musk
The Story
The Times
3.9 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 14 August 2024
⏱️ 35 minutes
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Summary
Whether amplifier of far-right voices or dogged defender of free speech, Elon Musk divides opinion. But what’s led the one-time political liberal to come out for Donald Trump and a raft of conservative causes?
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