Elon Musk: The Twitter Takeover & The Road to Trump (Ep 4) - TRIP US

Listen to this episode from The Rest Is Politics Plus on Spotify. Elon Musk didn’t just buy Twitter - he bought a platform for power. From mass layoffs to a rebrand to “X,” join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they follow how Musk turned a social media company into a political weapon. They'll discuss the real reasons behind Musk’s choice to back Donald Trump in 2024, and how he used his power, money, and influence to win Trump the presidency. Elon Musk: America’s Unelected President is an original series from The ⁠⁠Rest Is Politics US⁠⁠, now available for members of The Rest Is Politics Plus. Assistant Producer: India Dunkley, Evan Green Writer and Producer: Fiona Douglas Social Producer: Charlie Johnson, Celine Charles Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport