Social network X broadcasts live interviews with Trump and Kennedy Jr

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A spokesperson for the social network said that these two events will take the form of a video interview during which moderators will relay questions from X users to the guest. The dates and identities of the supervisors have not yet been revealed.

When AFP asked for more details, NewsNation did not immediately respond.

According to the official spokesman, Director General of Questions.

“This is going to be interesting,” Elon Musk, X’s majority shareholder, wrote on the platform, in a message that included a link to an article about the Donald Trump interview.

Since taking control of the social network, the entrepreneur has sought to make the platform a place to distribute exclusive video content, likely increasing traffic.

Ultra-conservative star anchor Tucker Carlson was ousted from Fox News and settled on X last year, before creating his own streaming service.

In May 2023, Elon Musk himself also conducted a live interview, broadcast on Channel X, with Republican Party nomination candidate and Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis.

He has reportedly met billionaire Donald Trump several times Wall Street JournalHe discussed with the former head of state the potential role of the presidential advisor if the real estate developer is elected.

On the other hand, Elon Musk regularly criticizes US President Joe Biden, especially regarding his immigration policy.

according to Wall Street JournalX and NewsNation wanted to organize a debate between the presidential candidates and also invited Joe Biden, but the latter refused.

Two debates between the current and former heads of state are already scheduled, the first on CNN on June 27 and the second on September 10 on ABC.