TL;DR
- Elon Musk and Donald Trump discuss cryptocurrency policy, with Musk advising the former president on the topic.
- There is a possibility that Elon will speak at the Republican convention and play an advisory role if Trump wins a second term.
- The relationship between Elon and Trump has been tumultuous in the past, but they now appear to be collaborating on issues of mutual interest.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are in talks over cryptocurrency policy, a source close to the discussions reveals.
This new partnership between the technology mogul and the former president of the United States has attracted attention, especially due to the impact that cryptocurrencies are having in the political sphere.
There is speculation that Musk could take on a broader advisory role should Trump be re-elected in November.
The relationship between Elon and Trump has gone through ups and downs in the past.
Musk withdrew from two White House advisory councils during Trump‘s term due to disagreements over issues such as the Paris climate agreement.
However, in 2022, Musk announced that he would no longer vote for Democrats and expressed support for Republicans, which appears to have paved the way for a new collaboration between the two.
One of the key points of discussion between Elon and Donald has been the role of cryptocurrencies in politics and the economy.
Musk has been shown to influence the prices of certain cryptocurrencies through his social networks, which has raised concerns about market volatility.
His participation in political events and his influence on the public perception of cryptocurrencies are aspects that Trump seems to value and seek to take advantage of in his electoral strategy.
