Musk: "Trump is too old to be CEO... should give up running"

Trump's Response to "Nonsense Expert" Criticism
"(If re-elected) Trump will be 82 at the end of his term"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyun-jung] Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, wrote on his social media on the 11th (local time) that former U.S. President Donald Trump should give up running in the 2024 presidential election.

In a tweet sent to his 100 million followers that evening, Musk stated, "If Trump is re-elected, he will be 82 at the end of his term," adding, "He is too old to be the President of the United States, let alone the top person in any role."

He also said, "I do not hate Trump, but now he should take off his hat and head toward the sunset," metaphorically indicating that Trump should retire. This implies that he should yield to Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, whom Musk supports. He added, "If DeSantis runs against Biden in 2024, he will easily win," and "There is no need for a campaign."

This is the first time Musk has pointed out that former President Trump should stop campaigning. In an interview with Bloomberg last month, when asked if he supported Trump, he replied, "I have not decided."

This tweet appears to be a response to Trump’s criticism of Musk at a Republican rally held last weekend in Alaska. Former President Trump criticized Musk for withdrawing from the Twitter acquisition deal, calling it a "rotten deal," and said, "He (Musk) says he has never voted for the Republican Party, but when he met me, he said he voted for me. He is a nonsense expert."

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