Donald Trump reportedly had reservations about Elon Musk during his 2024 presidential campaign, especially after the Tesla CEO’s enthusiastic behavior at a rally in Pennsylvania, according to a new book by Michael Wolff.
Trump’s Reaction to Musk’s Rally Behavior
In Wolff’s new book All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America, the author recounts how Trump questioned Musk’s behavior at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The tech mogul’s energetic stage presence, including waving his arms and bouncing around, left Trump baffled.
Trump reportedly asked, “What the f*** is wrong with this guy? And why doesn’t his shirt fit?”
Despite Musk’s high-profile endorsement, Trump remained skeptical, leading to further tensions between the two men.
Sources close to the campaign suggested that the relationship between the two would not last long.
Musk’s Indifference Towards Political Alliances
Musk’s disinterest in political figures was also revealed during the same rally, where he allegedly showed no interest in meeting JD Vance, a Republican politician.
According to Wolff, Musk remarked, “I’ve really no interest in speaking to a vice president.”
This encounter seemed to underscore Musk’s disconnection from the traditional political landscape, something Trump’s team apparently found concerning.
Trump’s Unfiltered Remarks on Michelle Obama
In addition to the friction with Musk, Wolff’s book reveals Trump’s repeated promotion of conspiracy theories, including one about Michelle Obama.
Trump allegedly referred to her as “Mike” and suggested that people believed she looked too “manly,” pointing to her broad shoulders.
The former president’s remarks highlight his continued embrace of controversial theories despite the absence of any factual basis.
Trump’s Criticism of His Legal Team
Wolff also claims that Trump frequently criticized his legal team, especially following his legal troubles related to the hush-money payments.
Trump reportedly called out Todd Blanche, now Deputy Attorney General, for his performance in the case, saying, “I don’t even know what you’re doing here? I told you to stop this…I paid you to handle this. But you’re blowing it.”
The former president was also unimpressed with other legal advisors, including Emil Bove, whom he chastised for losing a case.
Reactions to Wolff’s Book
Wolff’s book has sparked sharp reactions from Trump’s team.
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung dismissed the author’s claims, labeling him a “lying sack of s****.”
Cheung also accused Wolff of fabricating stories and criticized him for his perceived obsession with Trump.
Musk’s Role in Trump’s 2024 Campaign
As the 2024 election approached, Wolff speculated that Musk was more interested in supporting JD Vance as a potential vice president rather than Trump. Vance’s career had been heavily supported by tech money, and Musk reportedly made his endorsement of Trump contingent on the selection of Vance as a running mate.
Wolff’s Previous Trump Books and Legacy
Michael Wolff is no stranger to writing about Trump, having authored Fire and Fury in 2018, which painted a chaotic picture of Trump’s first year in office.
His book included private conversations and controversial claims, sparking widespread debate.
Despite Trump’s efforts to discredit Wolff’s work, Fire and Fury became a bestseller, with Wolff famously stating that he uncovered truths no one else had.
Wolff’s follow-up books, Siege: Trump under Fire and Landslide: The Final Days of the Trump Presidency, further explored the tumultuous events surrounding Trump’s time in office, cementing Wolff’s reputation as a keen observer of the former president’s rise and fall in American politics.
As Trump’s 2024 campaign continues to unfold, Wolff’s latest insights into the tensions surrounding Musk’s involvement and the ongoing challenges to Trump’s leadership only add fuel to the fire.
Whether Musk and Trump’s strained relationship will have lasting consequences remains to be seen, but Wolff’s book suggests that the saga of their political alliance is far from over.
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