Fox News anchor Sean Hannity interviewed President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk in an uncommon interview session.
They discussed their friendship development, past judicial battles, media portrayals, and political resistance to change.
Trump and Musk address past lawsuit and media criticism
The discussion started with Hannity pointing out that Trump had filed a lawsuit against Twitter before Musk acquired the company. According to Trump, the previous Twitter management had incurred $10 million in legal costs after his wrongful ban. Musk stated his lawyers managed the case before he became owner while admitting they implemented the decision before he took control of Twitter. Trump expressed amusement by suggesting Musk received an unknown discount on the settlement that was now under his leadership.
Media coverage became the next topic for discussion. Musk supported Trump by arguing that media presentations about the president were false. In his account Trump has never showed any unjust behavior according to him. Trump concurred with this analysis as he declared that the media operates against him by primarily focusing on unflattering information. Musk and Trump discussed media reports about fabricated political tensions between them and theories that Musk would seek the presidency. The narratives received rejection from Musk because he saw them as clear attempts to mislead public understanding.
Musk supports Trump’s executive orders amid bureaucratic resistance
The conversation turned to Musk’s role in enforcing Trump’s executive orders. Musk pointed out that government agencies often delay implementation while orders are signed. He cited Trump’s directive to stop taxpayer-funded luxury hotels for illegal immigrants as an example, stating that enforcement required intervention.
Trump confirmed that bureaucratic resistance is a significant issue, explaining that orders do not always lead to immediate action. Musk described his involvement as “tech support” for ensuring policies are carried out effectively. When asked if these orders would eventually become law, Trump responded that securing long-term enforcement is a priority.
Trump praises Musk’s space efforts and NASA rescue mission
The discussion shifted to Musk’s contributions to space exploration. Trump recalled learning about Starlink during a disaster response effort in North Carolina. He said Musk sent Starlink units to restore connectivity when communication networks failed. Musk added that similar assistance was provided during California’s wildfires.
Hannity then revealed that Musk is preparing a NASA rescue mission for two astronauts stranded in space. Musk stated that the astronauts had been left beyond their intended mission timeframe due to political reasons. Trump criticized the situation, alleging that the current administration avoided action to prevent bad publicity. Musk assured that a rescue mission was scheduled in the coming weeks and expressed confidence in its success.
Before concluding, Hannity noted that Musk has been working without pay in government roles. Musk confirmed that many of his engineers take lower salaries as federal employees due to their dedication to improving systems. He also acknowledged the shift in public perception, noting that while the left once favored him, his support for Trump has led to backlash. He recalled a recent social event where mentioning Trump’s name caused immediate hostility, illustrating what he described as irrational political bias.
When asked about Musk’s work, Trump praised his intelligence, joking that he had searched for someone smarter but could not find one. Musk laughed, pointing at himself and saying, “We settled on this guy.”