In a dramatic turn of events in the US presidential race, Joe Biden’s campaign has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump, accusing him of being a “sucker” for billionaire donors like Elon Musk. The Biden camp alleges that Trump is selling out America to billionaires in exchange for campaign contributions, which will ultimately result in tax cuts for the wealthy.
The accusations come as Trump reportedly courts megadonors in an effort to boost his reelection campaign. The president has been holding fundraisers with oil and gas executives, including shale tycoon Harold Hamm and Occidental Petroleum’s Vicki Hollub, as well as planning events with deep-pocketed supporters in California.
While Biden still leads in fundraising, Trump is gaining ground with donors on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley. The president’s efforts to court tech industry leaders like Musk have raised eyebrows, especially after reports surfaced that Trump could appoint Musk to an advisory role in his administration if he wins in November.
Musk, who previously supported Biden, has been increasingly critical of Trump on social media, targeting his policies and mental acuity. The Tesla and SpaceX chief has also reportedly briefed Trump on a data project to prevent voter fraud.
The escalating tensions between the two camps highlight the high stakes of the upcoming election, with both sides vying for support from influential donors and tech industry leaders. As the race heats up, the battle for campaign contributions and endorsements from key figures like Musk could prove to be a deciding factor in the outcome of the election.