In a much-anticipated interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity, President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk addressed the media's attempts to create a rift between them.
The conversation, set to air on Tuesday night, has already generated buzz with a teaser released last Friday. The two influential figures, known for their candidness, expressed their awareness of what they described as the "lamestream media's" efforts to drive a wedge between them.
Hannity highlighted the media's tactics, noting their attempts to provoke Trump by referring to Musk as "President Musk." He inquired whether the two were aware of these efforts. "Oh yeah, were seeing it," Trump affirmed. According to RedState, Trump criticized the media for their transparent attempts at division, stating, "Oh, I see it all the time Actually, Elon called me, he said, you know they're trying to drive us apart. I said absolutely." Trump humorously recounted a fictitious media report claiming he had ceded control of the presidency to Musk, prompting laughter from Musk.
Trump, often accused of hyperbole, asserted that no one in history has received more negative publicity than he has, despite his accomplishments. "I could do the greatest things. I get 98 percent bad publicity," he remarked. This sentiment resonates with many conservatives who feel the mainstream media unfairly targets Trump and his allies.
The conversation took a turn towards the American public's perception of media narratives. Trump and Musk agreed that citizens are increasingly discerning the truth. "It's like the craziest thing. But you know what I have learned Elon - the people are smart, they get it," Trump stated, with Musk concurring, "Yeah, they do actually."
The interview underscores a broader conservative critique of the media, which is often accused of bias and manipulation. Trump and Musk's camaraderie and shared skepticism of the press reflect a growing sentiment among Americans who are disillusioned with traditional media outlets. This sentiment was evident in the recent election results, which many view as a repudiation of leftist media narratives.
As the interview airs, it will likely further fuel discussions on media bias and the public's trust in news sources. Trump and Musk's unified front serves as a reminder of the enduring influence of conservative voices in shaping public discourse.
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