Elon Musk shifts political support to Trump after Biden summit snub
Elon Musk, once a supporter of Democrats, has shifted his political allegiance to Donald Trump. This change became evident after Musk endorsed Trump in July 2023, following a significant event at a rally. Previously, Musk had voted for Joe Biden in 2020 and supported Democratic candidates. Musk's transition to supporting Trump may have been influenced by his exclusion from a White House electric vehicle summit in 2021, where Biden invited executives from other automakers but not Tesla. Musk publicly noted the oddity of his absence, which was linked to tensions with the United Auto Workers union. Following Trump's recent election victory, Musk attended a celebratory event at Mar-a-Lago. Trump has expressed interest in involving Musk in his administration, suggesting a consulting role, although Musk's business commitments may prevent him from taking a formal position.