The Trump Effect: Former President Draws in 1.3 Million Listeners with X Interview

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Former President Donald Trump made a highly anticipated return to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Monday evening, participating in a live interview with Elon Musk. The conversation, which was delayed by over 40 minutes due to technical difficulties, drew in over 1.3 million listeners.

Trump used the opportunity to discuss a range of topics, including the recent failed assassination attempt against him. He described the experience as “not pleasant” and claimed that his faith had grown stronger as a result of the ordeal. Trump also praised the doctors who treated him and the Secret Service officers who protected him during the incident.

The former president also took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris, repeatedly referring to her as a “border czar” and accusing her of being dishonest about her role in addressing the migration crisis at the southern border. Trump claimed that Harris’s recent ad on immigration was an attempt to appear tougher on border control, but argued that she had failed to take action on the issue during her time in office.

In addition to his criticisms of Harris, Trump also discussed his relationships with world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He claimed to have a good understanding of these leaders and their motivations, and argued that they were “tough, smart, and vicious” in their pursuit of protecting their countries’ interests.

Trump also made a number of policy promises during the interview, including a pledge to build an Iron Dome system in the United States comparable to Israel’s. He argued that such a system was necessary to protect the country from potential threats, and claimed that it would be built entirely in the United States.

The interview was not without its technical difficulties, with Musk claiming that a “massive DDOS attack” had caused the delays. However, some sources have questioned the validity of this claim, suggesting that the issues may have been caused by other factors.

Despite the challenges, the interview was eventually able to proceed without major issues, although some listeners noted that Trump’s speech sounded slightly off at times.

The Harris campaign was quick to pounce on this, suggesting that Trump was “slurring” his words during the conversation.

However, Trump’s campaign has dismissed these claims, arguing that they are unfounded.

Throughout the interview, Trump was his characteristic confident and outspoken self, offering a range of opinions and insights on a variety of topics. Whether or not his comments will have a lasting impact on the political landscape remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Trump is still a major force to be reckoned with in American politics.

Mabinty Quarshie
Mabinty Quarshie
National politics correspondent. Previously, Mabinty was a national political reporter and assistant elections editor at USA Today. She holds a bachelor’s from George Mason University and a master’s in journalism from Georgetown University.

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