Elon Musk’s team-up with Donald Trump is different to how media barons operated in the past. Here’s why

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Elon Musk’s team-up with Donald Trump is different to how media barons operated in the past. Here’s why

Elon Musk’s regular posts of strong support for president-elect Donald Trump on his social media platform X and his expected role within the new US administration present a rolling live case study on the role of social media within public and political debate. Media owners who want to exert their influence and control the public agenda are nothing new. So what can the history of media magnates tell us about the current cosy relationship between…

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The Second Gilded Age: the Revenge of the New Robber Barons

The 2024 election witnessed the return of a new generation of robber barons exemplified by Elon Musk.  With the exception of a global vs nation reach,

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump Are Disrupting the Media Industry Like No One Before

Elon Musk’s regular posts of strong support for President-elect Donald Trump on his social media platform X and his expected role within the new U.S. administration present a rolling live case study on the role of social media within public and political debate. Media owners who want to exert their influence and control the public agenda are nothing new. So what can the history of media magnates tell us about the current cozy relationship betwee…

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Tesla owners have reacted negatively to the support of Tesla founder Elon Musk for Donald Trump in the US presidential election. Many of them have publicly demonstrated their dissatisfaction by placing stickers on their cars that criticize the billionaire, reports the British daily "The Guardian". Experts predict that over time, Musk's views and behavior may affect the decline in Tesla car sales.

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"Dude won't hop off Donald Trump" - Fans react to Colby Covington linking up with Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving dinner

It looks like Colby Covington is in Donald Trump's inner circle. The fighter was recently snapped with the presidential-elect's devout backer Elon Musk, which has sent fans into a frenzy.

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Vir Das Delivers Bold Remarks On Donald Trump And Elon Musk At The Emmy Awards

Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das made history earlier this week by becoming the first Indian to host the prestigious International Emmy Awards 2024. The event, which celebrates excellence in global television, saw Vir Das take center stage in New York City, adding another milestone to his remarkable career. Vir, who made a significant mark in the world of international comedy with his Emmy-winning stand-up special Landing last year, shared hi…