A little over two months ago, Elon Musk found himself at Montsorrel, the palatial Palm Beach compound of Nelson Peltz, the famed activist investor. Mr. Musk knew the sprawling grounds well, having stayed in the guesthouse.
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- Mr. Peltz gathered a group of billionaire conservative financiers including Steve Wynn and John Paulson to discuss concerns about Republican chances of seizing Senate control and the party’s weak ground game.
- During the meeting, Elon Musk expressed a grim outlook, stating that if President Biden won, it would mark the last free election in America due to potential legalization of millions of undocumented immigrants.
- Mr. Musk emphasized the importance of a Trump victory and suggested a strategy of grassroots support, advising the financiers to focus on building support through personal connections rather than heavy political advertising.
Transformation of Elon Musk
Elon Musk, once an idealistic supporter of Democrats like Barack Obama, has now become a staunch ally of Mr. Trump. He endorsed Trump shortly after the former president survived an assassination attempt, showcasing his dramatic shift in political allegiance.
