Musk Announces He Would Support DeSantis For President If DeSantis Runs

Twitter CEO Elon Musk said Friday that he would support Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for president in 2024 should DeSantis decide to run.

Musk made the remarks on his social media platform in response to a tweet about how the political Left erupted in anger at him letting former President Donald Trump back on the platform after he was banned in January 2021.

“I’m fine with Trump not tweeting,” Musk said. “The important thing is that Twitter correct a grave mistake in banning his account, despite no violation of the law or terms of service. Deplatforming a sitting President undermined public trust in Twitter for half of America.”

“As a reminder, I was a significant supporter of the Obama-Biden presidency and (reluctantly) voted for Biden over Trump,” Musk continued. “But freedom of speech is the bedrock of a strong democracy and must take precedence. My preference for the 2024 presidency is someone sensible and centrist. I had hoped that would the case for the Biden administration, but have been disappointed so far.”

Musk then was asked, “Would you support Ron DeSantis in 2024, Elon?”

Musk responded, “Yes.”

Yes

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 26, 2022

Musk tipped his hat to DeSantis back in June as the candidate that he wants to see become the next president but at the time stopped short of a full endorsement.

Musk made the revelation after tweeting that he had backed the Republican candidate who made history in south Texas on Tuesday night.

“I voted for Mayra Flores – first time I ever voted Republican,” Musk tweeted. “Massive red wave in 2022.”

When asked online who he was leaning toward supporting for the 2024 presidential election, Musk responded, “DeSantis.”

“I supported Yang last time, but DeSantis has a better chance of winning,” Musk later added.

DeSantis

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 15, 2022

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Gavin Newsom’s Latest Move Indicates Dems Behind A Biden 2024 Run

Amid rumors that he may try to run for the White House in 2024, Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to quiet those rumors by asserting his support for President Joe Biden, Politico reported.

Biden has repeatedly claimed he’s at least planning to run in 2024, but some Democrats have signaled skepticism about whether the 80-year-old should make another run. Newsom’s name has reportedly floated around as a 2024 contender, especially given his targeting of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who’s looked at as a leading contender for the GOP in the coming presidential election.

“I’ve told everyone in the White House, from the chief of staff to the first lady,” Newsom told Politico on election night, referring to his claim that he won’t challenge Biden.

The governor reportedly told White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain and First Lady Jill Biden over the summer that he’s a strong supporter of Biden’s reelection, according to the outlet. “I’m all in, count me in,” he allegedly told the duo.

“I’m all in; put me in coach,” Newsom reportedly told Biden during an Election Day phone call. “We have your back.”

The Politico report said Democrats’ first priority is stopping President Donald Trump from making another run at the White House.

“He not only beat Trump once, I think he can beat him again,” Newsom said of Biden. “I hope he runs, I’ll enthusiastically support him.”

“It’s frustrating because I have so much reverence and respect for not only the president but the vice president is an old friend, for all of those interesting things you guys all love to write about, we’ve known each other for 25 years,” Newsom said of the speculation that he might run in the next presidential election.

Even if Biden were to bow out of 2024, Newsom claimed, “the answer is no” to a run.

Democrats seem to have renewed faith in a Biden 2024 run following the midterm elections, The Daily Wire has highlighted.

Almost three in four Democrats (71%) say Biden could win if he runs for another White House term in 2024 — an 11-point jump from August, according to a USA Today-Ipsos poll. Additionally, half of the Democratic voters surveyed in the latest poll believe Biden “should be the nominee and deserves reelection,” which is a six-point jump from the August results.

Related: Democrats Suddenly Have Renewed Faith Biden Can Win In ’24, Survey Finds