Since the last time Trump spoke on a podcast for nearly three hours, Musk also appeared on a podcast on the eve of the U.S. election and chatted for nearly two and a half hours. This time, we also let readers find out what Musk’s true thoughts are.
Revealing the motivation behind the acquisition of Twitter, freedom of speech comes first
Musk recently admitted on a podcast that he is one of the most active users on Twitter, but he gradually feels that Twitter (now X) is controlled by many "invisible hands" to suppress different voices. Especially when Trump's Twitter account was blocked in 2021, Musk felt that this was too exaggerated. So I decided to jump in and acquire Twitter, making this platform a pure land for free speech.
The government secretly manipulated old Twitter, and even the FBI was involved
When talking about the "Twitter archives," Musk also revealed how old Twitter was manipulated by the government. He pointed out that the old Twitter not only complied with government requests, but also collected a lot of money to suppress certain voices. Even the FBI has set up a special mechanism on old Twitter to issue censorship instructions directly, and these instructions are automatically deleted after two weeks, completely circumventing federal freedom of information laws. Musk lamented: "This is completely unconstitutional, but no one thinks this is super weird."
Advertising revenue plummets after Twitter archives made public
When Musk was asked about the impact of the "Twitter archives" being made public, he admitted that the company had indeed lost a lot of advertising revenue, but he thought it was worth it. He said that since acquiring Twitter, it has been facing an advertiser boycott instigated by some left-wing non-governmental organizations (NGOs). But he also said: "Exposing how the government manipulates information is one of the most important news. But the current situation is that as long as the left (the Democratic Biden administration) is in power, they don't want the truth to be exposed."
Social note function to counter fake news and make information open and transparent
Regarding Twitter’s Community Notes feature, Musk thinks it is great and very proud. He said it is an important tool for combating false news, allowing users to immediately verify and challenge false information, and the operation process and data are open and transparent.
He further emphasized that this decentralized review method can ensure the authenticity of information and is in line with the values of democracy. "Information transparency is the most powerful weapon against fake news. It does not rely on simple blocking or censorship." It also conveys to the public: "Don't listen to what others say, read the original text and watch the video, so that you can know the truth" and "Defend the value of real discussion "Dialogue with freedom" is the key to social progress.
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner incident catalyzed Trump’s determination to run for election
Regarding Trump's candidacy, Musk first talked about Trump being laughed at at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Musk recalled: "I was there at that time, and the criticism of Trump started with a few jokes, and then it was a long period of ridicule." But he said that Trump went from angry to more and more determined, and that dinner was equal to It was this that catalyzed his determination to formally run for office.
Faced with the pressure from the Democratic Party government, Trump remains unyielding and becomes more courageous with every setback.
Talking about the abuse of the U.S. judicial system, Musk mentioned that Trump was charged with 34 felonies by the government. In fact, it was originally only a misdemeanor and even passed the prosecution period. But Musk pointed out: "This is basically a method of using the law to suppress political opponents. Ordinary people would have given up long ago, but people like Trump are getting more courageous with every setback."
Unfair political environment, the Democratic Party uses illegal immigrants to influence the election
Musk further criticized American politics for having deviated from democracy. He believes that if Trump does not win this time, it may be the last "real election" in the United States. Musk explained: "The Democratic Party is using illegal immigration to change the election results in swing states. They continue to send a large number of illegal immigrants into swing states, which will permanently change the electoral map and turn these states into iron-vote areas." Musk emphasized, The data, which can be seen on government websites, shows the number of illegal immigrants in some states has surged by hundreds of percent.
California passes “identity-blind voting” law, clear fraud
Musk also mentioned that California recently passed a law that prohibits access to voters’ personal identification information in any election. He believed that such a regulation was completely unreasonable and pointed out: "Except for cheating, there is no reasonable reason to support such a practice." Musk also emphasized that most countries will require voters to show their ID cards when voting. to prevent fraud, but the United States is an exception in this regard.
This election is "the key to American democracy." Musk supports Trump to the end
Musk called on everyone to be aware of the importance of this election, describing it as "a critical election that determines the future of the United States." He said: "If Trump loses this time, future elections will be just a formality. If we lose this opportunity, there will be no turning back in the future." He also reminded that this is not a conspiracy theory, but a trend that can be seen from data and facts.
The U.S. government’s lawsuit against SpaceX
Musk also talked about the previous lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against SpaceX for discriminating against "refugees and immigrants with legal asylum status". But he explained that SpaceX cannot hire non-permanent residents at all because of restrictions under the International Traffic in Arms Act (ITAR). This "dilemma" made him feel ridiculous. He also said: "It's like a situation where no matter what, you will be shot while lying down."
There are 450 federal agencies across the United States with inefficient and cumbersome processes.
Musk also criticized the huge bureaucracy of the U.S. government. He pointed out that there are about 450 federal agencies in the country, which is almost twice the number of years since the founding of the United States, which leads to inefficiency and cumbersome processes. For example, he said that SpaceX's Starship rocket has been built long ago, but it cannot be launched immediately because it requires approval documents from various agencies. "Such delays not only hinder innovation but also undermine America's global technological leadership."
National debt interest payments exceed defense budget, calling on government to cut spending
Musk emphasized that the financial situation of the United States is extremely critical, pointing out that "the interest payment on the national debt has exceeded the defense budget, and the defense budget is already as high as one trillion U.S. dollars per year." He added that this number is still growing, like an over-leveraged company. And pointed out that the United States is heading towards bankruptcy. Musk called for cuts in government spending because if action is not taken, it will be impossible to maintain the normal functioning of society and even affect protections such as Social Security and Medicare.
Establish a "Government Efficiency Committee" to rotate new and old manpower
When talking about how to solve the problem of government overstaffing, Musk proposed the establishment of a "Government Efficiency Commission" to cut unnecessary bureaucracies. He mentioned that if there is a need to lay off employees, "several years' salary severance packages" can be provided to allow employees to transition to new jobs that contribute more to the economy without causing them to face financial difficulties. This will allow society to operate more efficiently and help prevent financial loss from getting out of control and leading to bankruptcy.
The importance of regulation and supervision
Musk admitted that regulations are necessary, but the current situation is "excessive regulation", which in turn affects productivity. He likened it to "there are more referees than players on the football field." He believes that regulation should be appropriately reduced to allow companies more space to innovate and Improve productivity.
The future of AI technology
When asked about the impact of automation and AI on the future of work, Musk said that although many jobs will be replaced by robots in the future, it will take 15 to 20 years. He mentioned that in the future everyone may have their own "humanoid robot assistant", similar to how everyone now has a smartphone. He believes that the future of automation may be 80% to 90% good, but also stressed that this needs to be managed carefully.
AI’s potential impact on society, focusing on employment and moral values
Musk pointed out that although automation and AI increase productivity, if not managed properly, it will have an impact on the fabric of society. He reminded that society should consider how these technologies affect employment and moral values to ensure positive development. He even humorously mentioned that in the future, there may be restaurants with "no robots allowed" signs, and he also described the possibility of humanoid robots protecting their owners in the future.
Challenges between the United States and the global industrial chain
Musk emphasized that although the United States is still the world's second largest manufacturing country, overreliance on the international supply chain is a major concern. He pointed out that COVID-19 has revealed the fragility of the global supply chain, prompting the United States to strengthen local manufacturing and reduce its dependence on other countries. Musk said: "Paying attention to manufacturing is the key to maintaining national competitiveness, and we should not make the mistakes of the past again."
Please formulate a long-term strategy for tariffs so that companies can have breathing time to adjust and cooperate.
Regarding tariff policy, Musk supports the gradual promotion of domestic local production, but also warned that sudden high tariffs may cause supply chain chaos. He recommended developing a long-term strategy that would give companies time to adjust and build more robust production facilities in the United States.
Bet your fortune on Trump to protect freedom and promote the future
In summary, although the public's evaluation of Musk is mixed, his belief in freedom of speech and technological and economic development can be seen in the interview. He believes that only in an environment of open and transparent discussion and review can the truth emerge, which is what is lacking in today's society.
He also proposed ideas such as reducing bureaucracy through Twitter (X) and AI, hoping to push the United States and even the world forward on the path of freedom and innovation. In order to support Trump in this U.S. election, Musk also went to great lengths to promote their political beliefs to the world, betting almost all his wealth on Trump. But once Trump loses the election, the two may He might also receive a series of special favors from the Democratic Party. The US election will usher in the final countdown, we will wait and see.
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