Musk says he’s fed up with Democrats, fears ‘dirty tricks’ as he declares his vote for Republicans

The Tesla CEO who recently announced his intention to buy Twitter – said on Wednesday (18) that he changed his vote: from now on, Elon Musk will vote for the Republican party in the US elections.

According to the tech mogul, what is at stake is the lack of “kindness” on the part of the Democratic party:

“In the past I voted for the Democrats because they were (mostly) the party of kindness. But they became the party of division and hate, so I can no longer support them and will vote Republican. Now watch your dirty tricks campaign against me unfold,” he wrote on Twitter.

In the past I voted Democrat, because they were (mostly) the kindness party.

But they have become the party of division & hate, so I can no longer support them and will vote Republican.

Now, watch their dirty tricks campaign against me unfold … 🍿

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 18, 2022

The 50-year-old billionaire recently said he intended to reverse the ban that Twitter imposed on former US President Republican Donald Trump – who is barred from posting on this social network. Incidentally, Elon Musk has also mentioned that Twitter is far-left because it is based in California, a state known for its progressive politics.

In addition, Elon Musk has been critical of the Joe Biden administration and Democrats for proposals to tax billionaires and give more tax breaks for electric vehicles made by unionized workers. Tesla does not have unions in its factories in the United States.

Also last year, Tesla – which counts California as its biggest market in the United States – moved its headquarters from California to the more politically conservative Texas.

Despite the news being well received by Republicans – with a congressman from Arizona, Paul Gosar, publicly congratulating him – Elon Musk’s publication also generated some controversy among some users of the social network, who accuse him of incongruity. .