On August 12, 2024, former President Donald Trump sat down for an interview with Elon Musk on X, the platform previously known as Twitter. However, the much-anticipated event was marred by significant technical difficulties, which delayed the start by over 40 minutes. Musk attributed these issues to a massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) attack that overwhelmed the platform's servers, preventing many users from accessing the live stream.
Despite these challenges, the interview eventually proceeded with a smaller audience than initially expected. The conversation, which was originally planned as an engaging discussion, turned into an opportunity for Trump to reiterate his campaign rhetoric. He criticized President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, dismissed the threat of climate change, and discussed his plans for missile defense.
The event drew significant attention due to the personalities involved—Trump, a leading Republican presidential candidate, and Musk, a tech mogul who has publicly supported Trump’s campaign. However, the technical glitches overshadowed the content of the interview, leading to criticism of the platform's reliability, echoing similar issues faced during Musk's previous interviews with political figures on X (POLITICO) (DW).
