Elon Musk Offers Prediction on Trump's Polling Numbers
Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO and X owner, made insightful predictions about the impact of ongoing legal battles on Donald Trump and Joe Biden's prospects in the 2024 election.
Musk responded to a post by Mike Benz, the executive director of the Foundation for Freedom Online, expressing outrage at the numerous lawsuits targeting Trump while Biden's administration faces criticism.
Benz highlighted concerns about conflicts of interest, particularly regarding Judge Juan Merchan overseeing Trump's case.
Merchan had donated to Biden's campaign and ActBlue, raising questions about his impartiality. Additionally, Merchan's daughter's clients benefited significantly from the trial, adding to the perception of bias.
In light of these issues, Trump's spokesman, Steven Cheung, criticized Merchan's involvement, calling for his recusal to maintain justice system integrity. Musk echoed this sentiment in his response to Benz's post, pointing out that unfair attacks on Trump could backfire and boost his popularity in the polls.
The judge is so financially conflicted he wouldn’t even be allowed on the jury. The star witness is a multi-crime convicted felon who in most states wouldn’t even be allowed to vote. https://t.co/SABi2IkSOs
— Mike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber) May 13, 2024
Musk's observation aligns with recent trends showing Trump's rising approval ratings and improved standing in battleground states.
The more unfair the attacks on Trump seem to the public, the higher he will rise in the polls
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 13, 2024
Major media outlets like The New York Times and CNN have acknowledged Trump's growing support, especially among independents. Despite Democratic efforts, Trump's popularity continues to climb, signaling potential challenges for Biden in the upcoming election.