Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed concerns about his voice during a two-hour phone interview with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday night. The interview, which marked Trump’s return to X (formerly Twitter) after a 2021 ban, drew criticism as many noted that Trump’s speech appeared “slurred” and he seemed to have a “lisp.” Comments on social media speculated about the cause, with some users questioning if Trump had dentures or if he was experiencing speech issues.
Trump’s Response
In response to the backlash, Trump defended the interview’s audio quality on Truth Social, attributing the peculiarities of his voice to technical issues with modern equipment. He described the conversation with Musk as “really something special” and shared a revised recording of the interview, which he assured was “perfect.
American journalist Jonathan Lemire criticized Trump for his “slurred” speech and the “dark, dystopic picture” of America he portrayed.
Supporters, however, rallied around Trump, with some dismissing the criticism and defending the interview as an important conversation about the future of the country. One supporter argued that Trump’s rival, Kamala Harris, does not attract similar viewership.
Interview’s Popularity
Despite the technical glitches, Musk announced that the interview and related discussions garnered a combined 1 billion views. Musk has extended an invitation to Kamala Harris for a similar interview, hoping to replicate the conversation’s success.
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