I am going to give it a * STRONG 8.5 and I think it got better as it went on.*
It seemed like Elon had to get used to Trump's speed and calm himself during those 10-12 minute replies, and all the (EUREKA!) moments Trump has where during Musk's responses he hears another topic he can comment on and tries to push into it immediately.
Trump was aggressive at the onset and calmed down as the interview went on, some of the better moments from him were towards the conclusion of the interview I thought. I enjoyed how gracious he was toward his host, you could see how the many anecdotes where they mention that quality of his are really true without any stretching.
What are your grades and thoughts friends?
A lot of users referring to the event as being similar to a modernized "Fireside Chat" just now...
I would definitely agree that Elon should maybe try to do more of these in the future in some kind of format. It would be cool if he could get other relevant political voices to come on with him before the election, maybe do them once every two weeks or so.
I did read that a similar platform and structure was extended to Kamala Harris and she declined... so I am not sure if he would get anyone relevant from the left...
But after looking at metrics and the increased visibility (**like Elon repeatedly mentioned this was ideal to be listened to by independent voters, and I know he was likely gunning for center left types like himself) and if this talk made an impact. He could do future "X spaces discussions" with JD Vance and other relevant MAGA voices that many of this voting group haven't heard speak directly and likely have preconceived notions about due to hearing the MSM news.
Probably not going to happen and already the MSM is completely hammering the delayed start but hopeful there will be an impact from this one at least.
Agreed, which is why we should push for it. I didn't see anyone else use the term Fireside Chat except for me. I'm glad others thought so. Back over 90 years ago, those chats were produced by a Marxist, albeit hidden. We have a chance to take it back the same way [they] stole it.
It did feel like they were in the same room, chatting in front of a fireplace while we were allowed to listen in.
Of course they won't get Kamala or other leftists because they can't handle being spontaneous, without a teleprompter and not knowing the questions ahead of time they'll just quickly get lost in their own word salad.