Dramatic turn of events, A.J. Delgado, a former senior advisor to Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, has issued a stark warning about Elon Musk’s recent endorsement of the former president. Delgado’s bold claim: Musk’s endorsement might be a “kiss of death” for Trump’s 2024 presidential bid.
The controversy erupted after Musk, the billionaire mogul behind Tesla and SpaceX, publicly threw his support behind Trump following the shocking incident at a Pennsylvania rally on July 13, 2024, where Trump was shot. Delgado took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice her concerns, drawing a parallel between Musk’s endorsements and campaign failures.
Delgado’s unease stems from Musk’s previous support for Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida. Musk had hosted DeSantis’s campaign launch on Twitter Spaces in May 2023, but the event was plagued by technical problems that tarnished DeSantis’s debut. The DeSantis campaign struggled, ultimately collapsing before the New Hampshire primary. DeSantis, in a dramatic reversal, endorsed Trump after suspending his own campaign.
In her X post, Delgado remarked, “I wonder if #Elon’s endorsement is the kiss of death. Remember when he was all in for DeSantis? And then DeSantis imploded in humiliating fashion? He goes and endorses Trump and, a few days later: Vance selected VP (ouch); Biden withdrawal; Harris soaring. Yikes.”
Delgado’s comments also touched on Vice President Kamala Harris, who, after President Joe Biden’s surprising withdrawal from the race, has seen a surge in campaign fundraising and support. Despite this, polls remain mixed on her chances against Trump.
The selection of Ohio Senator JD Vance as Trump’s vice-presidential running mate has been met with criticism, with Vance being one of the least popular picks in recent history. This decision has fueled debates about its impact on Trump’s campaign.
Musk, known for his influential presence on social media, has frequently made headlines with his political statements. Earlier this year, he clashed with California Governor Gavin Newsom over a privacy law for transgender and gay students, ultimately deciding to move his companies’ headquarters to Texas.
Musk’s endorsement of Trump, following the Pennsylvania rally incident, has intensified the conversation about the effects of high-profile endorsements on political campaigns. Delgado, a self-described “MAGA original/founder but now proudly anti-Trump,” has a complex history with Trump, involving legal disputes and personal conflicts.
As the 2024 presidential election draws near, the interplay between endorsements, campaign strategies, and public figures like Elon Musk will continue to shape the political landscape. The full impact of Musk’s endorsement on Trump’s campaign remains uncertain, but it is clear that the dynamics of political endorsements are more influential than ever.
Stay tuned as this political drama unfolds, revealing how these high-stakes endorsements might affect the future of the 2024 presidential race.
