Elon Musk’s X Platform Faces Technical Woes During Trump Interview
In a highly anticipated event, Elon Musk’s social media platform X experienced significant technical difficulties during a scheduled chat with former President Donald Trump. The interview, which was delayed by over 40 minutes, left users frustrated and skeptical of the platform’s capabilities.
Musk attributed the delay to a “massive” distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, though he provided no evidence to support this claim. The incident quickly became a subject of mockery among X users, with many expressing disbelief in Musk’s explanation.
This latest technical failure echoes previous issues on Musk’s platform, most notably during Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign launch on Twitter Spaces last year. The recurring problems have raised questions about the reliability of X for high-profile events.
The delay and subsequent explanation drew criticism from various quarters, including Vice President Kamala Harris. In a statement, Harris lambasted both Musk and Trump, highlighting what she described as their self-interest and inability to manage a simple live stream.
Trump himself had previously criticized Musk’s platform during the DeSantis event, adding another layer of irony to the current situation.
As the dust settles on this latest controversy, it remains to be seen how Musk will address the growing concerns about X’s technical infrastructure and its ability to host major political events. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges facing social media platforms in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
