How Elon Musk’s political interest can influence the election

Elon Musk, the owner of X, SpaceX and Starlink, has been campaigning for former President Donald Trump, creating a super PAC and joining him at a recent Pennsylvania rally.   

Dana Mattioli, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins “On Balance” to discuss Musk’s endorsement. Mattioli says Musk supported Republican leaders before he supported Trump: “He’s really just behind the Republicans at this point, and Trump is obviously the candidate.”

On Balance with Leland Vittert

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