Elon Musk seems alongside Kevin McCarthy at non-public GOP occasion

Elon Musk appeared alongside Home Minority Chief Kevin McCarthy at a GOP occasion, showing to take a position extra time within the get together.

Musk's look at an official GOP retreat in Wyoming alongside McCarthy on Tuesday confirms that the billionaire is inquisitive about spending extra time in conservative politics. Whereas Musk has voted for Democrats previously, his opposition to "wokeness" and particular Democratic concepts has made him more and more well-liked amongst Republican voters.

Musk argued that the USA would do higher if Republicans "stayed out of individuals's bedrooms" and if Democrats stayed "out of individuals's wallets," in keeping with Axios.

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The billionaire additionally argued in favor of capitalism and in opposition to socialism. When requested by an attendee about his strategies for the Republican Get together, Musk stated that Republicans must be extra compassionate to potential newcomers. He famous that he, a South African-born citizen, selected the U.S. due to its alternatives and that immigrants are important to sustaining the economic system. He additionally complained about having to pay $11 billion in taxes in 2021.

Musk's relationship with the Republican Get together has shifted over the previous couple of months. The billionaire endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president and acknowledged that he would vote for GOP candidates within the 2022 midterm elections. He has additionally been important of former President Donald Trump, urgent for him to "cling up his hat" and "sail into the sundown."

Musk has been important of Democrats, stating that he would by no means vote for them once more. Musk slammed "wokeness" previously, describing it as "divisive" and dangerous to free speech.

Whereas Musk could seem as an unlikely ally for Republicans, the get together could discover points together with his embrace of China. Musk penned an op-ed final week in a Chinese language cybersecurity journal asking for Chinese language companions. He has additionally praised the nation a number of occasions and claimed that it might exceed the U.S. in innovation within the close to time period.