Don Lemon, a few months after allegedly being wrongly dismissed by CNN for voicing his opinions on air, claimed in January that he would be hosting a new show, this time on Elon Musk’s X — formerly known as Twitter. However, just before the show was about to premiere with an interview featuring Musk, the show was suddenly axed. Lemon blamed Musk for being upset with him over the interview, which was posted on YouTube and X.
After the interview was released, Musk publicly criticized Lemon, calling him a “bad guy” and suggesting that CNN and traditional media are failing. The interview covered various topics including Tesla’s future, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, censorship on social media, allegations of racism, and more.
During the conversation, Lemon challenged Musk on his controversial remarks towards diversity initiatives and sexism. Musk defended his views by referring to responses on X, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards.
Musk also addressed allegations of racism at Tesla and SpaceX, denying any knowledge of racist behavior within his companies. He specifically dismissed the EEOC’s accusations and defended his companies against discrimination lawsuits.
Regarding the Tesla Roadster, Musk shared updates on the anticipated electric sports car, promising top-notch performance and innovative technology. He also discussed the fluctuating stock prices of Tesla, acknowledging the impact of market trends on the company’s valuation.
In reference to X’s advertising business, Musk defended the platform’s stance on censorship and criticized advertisers for withdrawing their support after ads were placed next to controversial content.
When asked about meeting with Donald Trump, Musk clarified that their encounter was coincidental and denied any financial contribution to political campaigns. He hinted at the possibility of endorsing a candidate in the future, leaning away from supporting Joe Biden.
Overall, Musk’s responses in the interview reflected his steadfast beliefs and positions on various contentious issues, presenting a strong defense of his companies and principles.