Why Musk’s all-in support for Trump has become manic

The richest man in the world has become obsessive about the stakes of the US election in a manner unparalleled in modern history.

Theodore Schleifer, Maggie Haberman, Ryan Mac and Jonathan Swan

Oct 13, 2024 – 8.51am

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In the final weeks of the presidential campaign, the richest man in the world has involved himself in the US election in a manner unparalleled in modern history.

Elon Musk, seen last week jumping for joy alongside Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, is now talking to the Republican candidate multiple times a week.