Elon Musk recently sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Tucker Carlson following Musk’s public endorsement of Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The conversation between Musk and Carlson covered a variety of significant political and societal issues, reflecting Musk’s increasing involvement in the political landscape.
One of the main topics discussed was Musk’s unwavering support for Trump in the upcoming election. Musk made it clear that he’s fully behind Trump, citing his belief that the stakes of the election are incredibly high. In fact, Musk warned that if Trump loses, “this is the last election,” suggesting that the future of democratic governance might be in jeopardy without a Trump victory.
The interview also touched on Musk’s efforts to provide aid in the wake of Hurricane Helene, particularly through the use of Starlink, his satellite internet service. By providing critical internet access to victims in disaster zones, Musk highlighted the role of technology in emergency response efforts, demonstrating his commitment to humanitarian causes.
A particularly sensitive issue raised during the discussion was the Epstein client list, which Musk connected to Kamala Harris’s prominent supporters. According to Musk, there’s an overlap between those backing Harris and individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier accused of operating a sex trafficking ring. Musk stated that some of these high-profile figures are deeply concerned about the potential exposure of their ties to Epstein, should Trump win the election.
Musk remarked, “Part of why Kamala is getting so much support is that if Trump wins, that Epstein client list is gonna become public.” He further added, “And some of those billionaires behind Kamala are terrified of that outcome.”
Tucker Carlson, keen on diving deeper into this issue, pressed Musk about whether the notorious Epstein list might actually be revealed. “Will [the Epstein list] ever come out, you think?” Carlson asked.
Musk’s response reinforced his belief that the list’s disclosure is tied to Trump’s political future. He suggested that the billionaires backing Harris are motivated by self-preservation, fearing the repercussions of their connections to Epstein becoming public knowledge. He emphasized that this fear is fueling their strong financial support for Harris’s campaign.
Carlson specifically mentioned LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, a known supporter of progressive causes, asking Musk, “Do you think Reid Hoffman’s uncomfortable?”
Musk didn’t hesitate in his response: “Yes, and [Bill] Gates,” he said, implying that both men, among others, have reasons to be concerned about their ties to Epstein.
Beyond the Epstein revelations, Musk and Carlson discussed other major societal concerns, including the push to decriminalize crime, the rise of anti-human messaging, and Europe’s declining birthrate. Musk also voiced his thoughts on the growing influence of AI and what he described as the “Woke Mind Virus,” which he sees as a major threat to freedom of thought and societal progress.
They also delved into the subject of religion, with Musk advocating for a return to faith as a guiding principle for society. “We need religion,” he said, pointing to what he perceives as a cultural shift away from spiritual values, which he believes is contributing to many of the problems facing the world today.
In terms of his own future, Musk hinted at the possibility of playing a more active role in a Trump administration, though he didn’t elaborate on what specific position he might take.
The interview underscored Musk’s increasingly vocal stance on political and social issues, as well as his belief in Trump’s ability to challenge the status quo. His comments about the Epstein client list, in particular, suggest that the stakes of the upcoming election extend far beyond policy differences, potentially affecting some of the wealthiest and most powerful individuals in the world.
Watch the full Elon Musk/Tucker Carlson interview:
