Tech mogul Elon Musk has ramped up his criticism of Kamala Harris as political tensions intensify ahead of the 2024 presidential election. In a recent parody video, Harris is humorously portrayed making exaggerated remarks about her identity and qualifications.
Elon Musk Spotlights Harris Parody Video
The video features Harris saying, “I may not know the first thing about running the country, but remember, that’s a good thing if you’re a deep-state puppet.” The parody has drawn significant attention, particularly after Musk’s response on X. The Tesla CEO commented, “The governor of California just made this parody video illegal in violation of the Constitution of the United States. Would be a shame if it went viral.”
The governor of California just made this parody video illegal in violation of the Constitution of the United States.
Would be a shame if it went viral. https://t.co/OCBewC4vOb
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 18, 2024
Elon Musk’s remarks didn’t stop there. He went on to claim that Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are “actually trying to make posting memes illegal.” The billionaire’s call to action, “vote them out.” Moreover, he noted that Donald Trump “must win” to deter America from going into “tyranny.”
While Musk’s posts reflect his criticism of Harris and her policies, Polymarket, a popular prediction market, shows a different perspective. As of the latest Polymarket data, Kamala Harris leads with 50% odds of winning the presidential election. Whilst, Trump’s chances stand at 48%.
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Despite this, Musk remains optimistic about Trump’s chances, especially as he leads Harris in key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona. Also, the tech billionaire encouraged people to vote in favor of Trump as early voting started in Pennsylvania.
Impact of Harris’s Win On Stocks and Crypto
The financial world is also responding to the possibility of a Harris presidency. Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson recently announced that he plans to withdraw all his investments from the market and move into cash and gold reserves if Harris wins the election.
Paulson, whose hedge fund manages approximately $9 billion, expressed concerns about Harris’ economic policies. In response to the news, Musk wrote, “Buffett is already preparing for this outcome.” This implies that Warren Buffett, another influential investor, may be making a similar market shift.
Buffett is already preparing for this outcome https://t.co/fYT6s9uiHo
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 18, 2024
A potential Harris win is also seen as bearish for the crypto market, as the current Democratic administration has been hostile towards digital assets. Moreover, Harris’ efforts toward a “crypto reset” have also not shown any significant results.
On the other hand, Donald Trump has positioned himself as a pro-crypto candidate, even promising the creation of a Bitcoin strategic reserve. He also has gained the support of pro-Bitcoin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who dropped out of the race and joined Trump’s campaign.
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