Donald Trump (archive audio): Frankly, this was, I believe, the best political motion of all time. There has by no means been something prefer it on this nation, and maybe past.
Leah Feiger: The victory was decisive, nearly shockingly so. Many of us are nonetheless attempting to know the figuring out issue that pushed the nation to the fitting. Here at WIRED, although, now we have a principle, and we have been speaking about it for some time: Elon Musk.
Donald Trump (archive audio): Who did you say?
(archive audio): Elon.
Donald Trump (archive audio): Oh, let me inform you. We have a brand new star. A star is born, Elon.
Leah Feiger: This is WIRED Politics laboratorya present about how expertise is altering politics. I’m Leah Feiger, senior political editor at WIRED. As we mentioned on the present a couple of weeks in the past, Elon entered the political debate this cycle in a giant approach, endorsing Trump, becoming a member of him at rallies and placing some huge cash behind him, over 100 million {dollars}. Did his affect make a distinction for Trump, and what occurs now? Joining me right now to speak about all this and extra is WIRED’s director of science, coverage and safety, Tim Marchman. Hey, Tim.
Marchman Team: Hey, I’m glad to be right here.
Leah Feiger: I’m glad you are right here too. WIRED senior reporter Vittoria Elliott additionally joins. Hey, Tori.
Victoria Elliott: Hey, Leah.
Leah Feiger: Guys, fast check-in. How are you each?
Victoria Elliott: I do not know what day it’s.
Team Marchman: I really want to go to the park and browse a Victorian novel, or play shuffleboard or one thing.
Victoria Elliott: It appears to be like incredible. Honestly, I want somebody would prescribe some seaside time for me, like they used to.
Leah Feiger: Instead of seaside time and as a substitute of studying a Victorian novel within the park, we should always simply discuss Elon Musk. Right? This additionally appears extremely humorous to me.
Marchman Team: I believe we’ll be speaking about Elon Musk for the following 4 years. I, for one, cannot wait.
Leah Feiger: Let’s get into it. So, the large query for me, and I believe most likely for all of us, is Elon Musk making this occur? Is he accountable, or a minimum of utterly accountable, very accountable, largely accountable for this Trump victory? What do you suppose?
