Musk and X’s CEO Linda Yaccarino confirmed the plans Friday.
Elon Musk’s X app is set to host a livestreamed town hall-style event featuring former President Donald Trump, as confirmed by Musk himself on Friday. Musk expressed his intrigue about the event, sharing a report from the New York Post on the X app.
Axios previously reported on plans for the event, mentioning a similar video event featuring independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. However, President Joe Biden will not be participating in an X town hall, according to sources familiar with the campaign’s plans. No date or additional details for the event have been announced by X, and representatives for the company did not immediately respond to inquiries.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino welcomed the announcement, referring to it as “The People’s Town Hall!” with a fire emoji.
The planned event marks Trump’s continued relationship with Musk, whom he met in March along with a group of wealthy Republican donors. Trump has previously expressed his admiration for Musk and mentioned assisting him during his presidency.
The event also signifies Trump’s return to the platform formerly known as Twitter, where he was once highly active. Trump was banned from Twitter following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and although Musk reinstated his account in 2022, Trump’s presence on the platform has been limited. Musk expressed concern about Trump’s legal troubles on Friday, describing them as a “trivial matter.”
While Musk has not officially endorsed any candidate, his political inclinations are closely watched due to his influence and leadership roles in regulated industries. He has indicated hesitancy toward supporting Biden but has not explicitly endorsed Trump.
Reports suggest that Musk and Trump have developed a friendly relationship, communicating by phone multiple times per month.
Musk has positioned X as a platform that caters to right-wing viewpoints, often sharing conservative perspectives on topics like immigration. X previously hosted the presidential campaign launch of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who later withdrew from the race.