DeSantis and Musk team up on Twitter for 2024 social media alliance.

Elon Musk Supports Ron DeSantis in 2024 Presidential Run

Elon Musk has been a long-time supporter of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), and now he’s taking an active role in DeSantis’s presidential campaign. DeSantis will announce his 2024 presidential run on Wednesday at a Twitter Spaces event hosted by Musk and moderated by venture capitalist David Sacks. This unconventional launch shows DeSantis’s close alliance with Musk and his reliance on his platform. It also signals Twitter’s new commitment to hosting conservative content and Musk’s intent to support DeSantis in the presidential race.

Musk’s Preference for DeSantis Over Trump

• Musk has publicly stated that he prefers to support DeSantis over Trump in the 2024 elections.
• He believes that the ideal candidate would be “someone sensible and centrist.”
• Musk’s interest in DeSantis may not be long-lasting, as he recently signaled approval for Sen. Tim Scott’s (R-SC) first presidential ad.

Musk’s Ties to Florida

• Musk’s fortunes are tied to Florida thanks to SpaceX’s presence in the state.
• Two out of four of SpaceX’s facilities operate in Florida, including a five-year lease of Cape Canaveral.
• The company has also made efforts to move more of its operations out of California to Florida, including the shifting of Starship testing to the state.
• Florida has also passed legislation that would protect Musk from being held liable if space debris hit a state resident.

DeSantis filed paperwork on Wednesday with the Federal Election Commission, confirming that he is indeed running in 2024. Twitter has slowly evolved into a conservative-friendly platform, with Tucker Carlson and the Daily Wire both announcing their intention to release content on the platform. Former President Donald Trump does not plan to join DeSantis on Twitter, as he seems intent on posting to his platform, Truth Social, instead of taking over his old Twitter account.

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