Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s Tumultuous Interview on X
The highly anticipated discussion between Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump encountered significant challenges right from the beginning. Hosted via X Spaces, the session was set to kick off at 8 PM ET on a Monday night but faced immediate technical difficulties.
A Chaotic Start in Digital Space
Participants who successfully logged into the Space, including team members from The Verge, reported that it launched with an unexpected soundtrack of low-fidelity techno music emanating from Trump’s account for about half an hour.
Musk’s Claims of Cyber Assault
Eighteen minutes after the scheduled start time, Musk announced that X was experiencing a significant Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack, preventing the planned conversation from occurring smoothly. This information stirred uncertainty among listeners eager to hear directly from both figures.
Contradictory Reports on Platform Status
However, contrary to Musk’s assertion, reports indicated that other functionalities on X remained operational for several users within The Verge. A reliable source within the company informed them that there was no evidence supporting claims of a DDoS attack. Additionally, another staff member mentioned there was merely a “99…”
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