Donald Trump’s Explosive Claim: “Biden’s Exit Was a Coup” – A Controversial Interview with Elon Musk
13.08.2024: In a highly anticipated interview on X, Donald Trump made a bold and controversial claim, asserting that President Joe Biden’s exit from the US Presidential race was the result of a “coup.” Speaking with Elon Musk, the former US President stated, “I beat Biden so bad in the debate, he was forced out of the race – one of the greatest debate performances ever. Biden’s exit, it was a coup.”
The interview, which was marred by technical difficulties even before it began, saw Musk supporting Trump’s claim, adding, “They basically took him behind a shed and shot him.” This dramatic statement further fueled the conversation, which quickly garnered over 1 million listeners, according to a counter on X.
Trump also took the opportunity to recall a recent assassination attempt, describing the moment when a bullet narrowly missed his ear. “It was a hard hit. It was very, I guess you would say, surreal, but it wasn’t surreal. I knew immediately that it was a bullet,” he said, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
The interview, dubbed the “interview of the century” by Trump’s campaign, was aimed at reigniting his stalling campaign as his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, gains momentum in the polls. Musk, who has openly criticized Democrats and recently endorsed Trump, described the interview as “unscripted with no limits on subject matter,” adding to the anticipation.
This marks Trump’s return to X, a platform he had been banned from following the January 6th, 2021, Capitol riot. His account was reinstated after Musk took over the platform, and Trump has since used it to share campaign messages and reignite his political narrative.
As the 2024 Presidential race heats up, this interview is likely to remain a focal point of discussion, reflecting the ongoing political tensions and the intense media attention surrounding Trump and his claims.