Former United States President Donald Trump approached SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk last summer with an offer to buy his social networking platform Truth Social, according to a report in the Washington Post. However, the proposal ultimately did not result in a deal.
The report, citing two unnamed sources, revealed that Trump made the offer while Musk was still in charge of Twitter, which was rebranded as X after being acquired by him in late 2022.It further disclosed that Trump and Musk have had more discussions about politics and business than previously known. Despite their conversations, the former president’s suggestion for Musk to acquire Truth Social did not materialize into an agreement.
At the time of their meeting last summer, Trump’s media company, which includes Truth Social, was caught in a lengthy merger process.
Elon Musk, along with unspecified affluent Republican donors, recently convened with Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, earlier this month, as reported by the New York Times.
While the precise agenda of the gathering remains undisclosed, it was indicated that Trump was seeking potential campaign contributors for his potential bid in the 2024 US Elections.
