Former President Donald Trump appears to have shaken off the shackles binding him to Truth Social, posting a cryptic video message on X that seems to tease his long-awaited return to the social media platform that helped propel him to the White House.

Since receiving a lifetime ban from the platform previously known as Twitter, President Trump has founded Truth Social, his own site dedicated to emulating the rapid and primarily text-based posting style of X though never denied that he had an interest in returning eventually. A change in ownership under Elon Musk made the transition even more likely thanks to the entrepreneur’s supportive posts about free speech, especially for conservatives, and his denouncements of Trump’s ban by previous leadership. Founding Truth Social required the former president to operate under an exclusivity clause that expired in June of 2023, and he now appears to be exercising his freedom to again entertain his 88 million followers on X. His last post was in August of that year when he displayed his infamous mugshot and posted a link to his website.

Now, President Trump is reconnecting his campaign apparatus with his X account, posting a dramatic two-and-a-half-minute theater-style video adorned with fireworks and a message centered on the Justice Department’s criminal indictments against him. In an advertisement posted in the early hours on Monday, Trump wrote, “They want to silence me because I will never let them silence you. They’re not coming after me, they’re coming after you. I just happen to be standing in their way and I’m never moving. We will Make America Great Again! #TrumpOnX”

The former President has now posted the video to his official X timeline, his first message on the platform since he shared his mugshot in 2023.

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President Trump’s personal account enjoys nearly four-and-a-half times the number of followers as that of Vice President Kamala Harris, giving him a widespread advantage on the platform that remains the go-to source of breaking news for the internet. Musk doubled down on Trump’s re-engagement, confirming an interview with the Republican leader on Trump’s account at 8 p.m. EST tonight. Outside of podcast star Joe Rogan or conservative journalist Tucker Carlson, Musk is arguably one of the most influential figures in conservative politics today, overseeing a social media network that counts more than half a billion monthly users.

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The Tesla founder shares in common with Trump a feeling of resentment against systemic biases he claims are placed on him by both the government and “woke” corporations that have pulled their advertising since his takeover. He denounced the former president’s criminal conviction as politically motivated and promised to spend upwards of $45 million per month to see him elected to a second term. During a recent media appearance, President Trump praised Musk for his endorsement, adding it “took courage” to stand up for his beliefs and risk alienating liberal X users.

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In what promises to be one of the most interesting media events of the year, former President Donald Trump has announced a forthcoming interview with none other than tech mogul Elon Musk.

The announcement, made casually by Trump on his Truth Social platform, hinted at a Monday night special that’s sure to captivate audiences across the globe.

Trump posted: “ON MONDAY NIGHT I’LL BE DOING A MAJOR INTERVIEW WITH ELON MUSK — Details to follow!” With Trump’s knack for the dramatic and Musk’s penchant for the unexpected, the interview is expected to be a ratings juggernaut.

The relationship between the two has been a rollercoaster of admiration and disagreements at times, reflecting their dynamic and often unpredictable personas. Initially, Musk was part of Trump’s business advisory council at the start of his presidency, suggesting a degree of alignment, or at least a willingness to collaborate. However, the relationship took a turn when Trump announced the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change. Musk, a staunch advocate for renewable energy and environmental sustainability at the time, saw this move as antithetical to his vision of a future powered by sustainable energy.

Consequently, Musk resigned from the council, marking a public break with the Trump administration. Despite these differences, there have been moments where Musk has praised Trump’s economic policies, particularly those that have encouraged manufacturing and potential space ventures. Trump, on his part, has oscillated between criticizing Musk’s business practices and acknowledging his contributions to technology and space exploration.

Musk has already endorsed Trump for the 2024 presidential election after the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania in July. At his Atlanta rally alongside Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance, Trump voiced support for electric vehicles, influenced by the Tesla CEO’s backing. The endorsement contrasts his previous skepticism towards EVs. During the event, Trump criticized Democrat nominee Kamala Harris for her push to phase out gasoline-powered vehicles in favor of electric ones. He shared his concerns over their limited range, high costs, and significant dependency on Chinese manufacturing—pointing out what he sees as flaws in the Democratic approach to environmental reform.

“They’re fantastic and I’m for electric cars. I have to be, you know, because Elon endorsed me very strongly. So I have no choice,” Trump said. “I’m for a small slice as a slice. You want to have every kind of a car imaginable. You want to have gas-propelled cars, you want to have hybrids, you want to have every kind of a car imaginable. They want to go all electric, and there’s no way you can ever load them up. They call it loading them, you can’t load them.”

Their relationship is emblematic of their larger-than-life personas—both are figures who not only shape their respective industries but also influence global policy and economic landscapes. As they prepare for their upcoming joint interview, all eyes will be on how these two powerful figures interact, showcasing their complex and ever-evolving relationship.

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