Donald Trump’s Silence on Crypto During Interview with Elon Musk

Former President Donald Trump’s recent interview with Tesla’s Elon Musk on Twitter Spaces drew over a million listeners, sparking anticipation within the crypto community for insights on the industry. Despite covering various topics like border security and international affairs, Trump did not touch upon cryptocurrencies during the conversation.

Interestingly, Polymarket had over $4 million wagered on Trump mentioning specific words, with “crypto” holding the highest bet of over $800,000. However, listeners were left disappointed as Trump did not mention keywords like “Tesla” or “Bitcoin” during the interview.

While some in the crypto space hoped for Trump to address the industry as a significant political issue, especially after his previous endorsement, the former president remained silent on the matter. Trump had shown support for crypto earlier by accepting donations in digital currencies and expressing positivity towards the sector.

Amidst the crypto community’s letdown, technical issues also plagued the interview, with a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack interrupting the Spaces session. Despite the challenges, the conversation between Musk and Trump continued, drawing a significant audience of over a million listeners.

The event highlighted the intersection of politics and technology, showcasing the interest in crypto within political circles and the challenges posed by technical disruptions. As the crypto community eagerly awaits further developments, the industry’s presence in mainstream conversations continues to evolve.

Contributions to this report were made by Jason Nelson.