A planned meeting between Elon Musk and rival billionaire Alexander Soros sent social media into a frenzy son of Democrat donor George Soros agreed to talk to Musk.
The conversation unfolded late Tuesday on X after journalist John Nichols tweeted that neither candidate won a majority of votes cast in the 2024 presidential election.
“Trump has been steadily declining as votes are counted. Harris did a good job,” Nichols wrote.
Nichols noted how the popular vote put Trump at 49.94% and Harris at 48.26%, while Trump’s margin over Harris had shrunk to less than 1.7 points.
“On election night, Trump claimed a ‘powerful mandate.’ At that moment he won more than 50% of the votes. But there were tens of millions of uncounted votes. Now that the count is almost complete, it appears that most Americans did not vote for Trump.’
Nichols’ tweet immediately attracted attention and sparked debate about the legitimacy of Trump’s “mandate” and the media’s portrayal of the results. However, it was the liberal billionaire Alexander Soros who added fuel to the fire.
“It’s not a strong mandate, and the numbers matter,” Soros tweeted.
Quoting a line from Nichols, he added, “They take care of Democrats and progressives, but that’s an argument against desperation and surrender.” These were exciting elections. No surprise!’
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Elon Musk, seen with Trump on Tuesday, said he would be open to meeting with Alexander Soros to ‘understand your goals’
The exchange between rival billionaires sent users on X into a frenzy
For many, Soros’ comments were a rallying cry for the left. His measured tone, which emphasized the narrow margin, resonated with progressives still reeling from the results, but the real surprise came when Elon Musk joined the conversation.
Known for his unpredictable social media presence, Musk responded to Soros with a simple yet striking statement: “I would be curious to better achieve and understand your goals.”
The comment immediately sparked speculation, with some wondering whether Musk, 53, a self-described free speech absolutist and critic of what he calls “woke” ideologies, was extending an olive branch to someone from a famously progressive family or an opportunity for two powerful figures. with opposing views to engage in meaningful dialogue.
Soros, 38, seemed open to the idea. ‘I often learn the most from people who have a different opinion than mine. Open to meeting,” he responded, signaling his willingness to participate in what could be a high-stakes conversation.
The exchange quickly went viral, with X users responding in predictable (and sometimes dramatic) ways.
One user exclaimed: ‘Don’t meet the devil!’ – a sentiment echoed by several others who consider George Soros and his family controversial figures in world politics.
“You can’t understand his goals unless he actually tells you why he’s doing it. And he won’t do that because it ends with his group having global power,” said another user.
Others also advised Musk not to trust George Soros’ son: ‘George would be a bridge too far. It would not be advisable to close a potential ally to the sins of his father. That said, the fruit does not often wander from the shade of that tree without being borne.”
Soros, 38, seemed open to the idea, signaling his willingness to engage in what could be a high-stakes conversation
It was this series of tweets that prompted Soros and Musk to communicate on X
The 38-year-old Soros took control of his father George’s $25 billion empire in 2023 and was not concerned about how he wanted to continue financing left-wing causes.
Musk previously faced accusations of anti-Semitism after pitting George Soros against X-Men supervillain Magneto – a character who manipulates the world and believes mutants should be in charge, instead of humans
Others were more encouraging: “Very noble of you Elon. I think this is a good suggestion Alexander, and one you should definitely consider. Open and transparent dialogue is how we as a species will move forward for the greater good.”
Part of the furor stems from Musk’s past criticism of Alexander’s billionaire father George Soros.
Musk previously faced accusations of anti-Semitism after pitting George Soros against X-Men supervillain Magneto – a character who manipulates the world and believes mutants should be in charge, instead of humans.
He made the comments in May 2023, after announcing that Soros’ investment fund had dumped all their Tesla shares.
Musk accused him of wanting to “destroy Western civilization.”
The exchange quickly went viral, with X users responding in predictable (and sometimes dramatic) ways
The comments about George Soros led to widespread condemnation, with critics accusing Musk of fueling conspiracy theories.
Given this context, Musk’s proposal to meet with Alexander Soros surprised many.
Some saw it as a possible change in tone, while others speculated that it was a strategic move to better understand the Soros family’s influence.
The stakes of such a meeting are high. Alexander Soros is chairman of the Open Society Foundations, a philanthropic organization that supports democracy, human rights and social justice initiatives worldwide.
Meanwhile, Musk’s companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, wield significant influence in the technology and global markets.
In June 2023, Alexander Soros, now 38, was named as the official heir of George Soros’s Open Society Foundations (OSF) in a shock decision that saw him take over from his older brother.
For years, Alexander Soros was known as a rich kid from the Hamptons who threw lavish parties, picked up models and befriended NBA legends.
His flamboyant lifestyle and untamed antics earned him a reputation as something of a “playboy” – and he was even once described as a “disgrace” within his famous family, which was in stark contrast to his father’s fierce dedication to personal privacy and its longstanding commitment to personal privacy. reputation as a serious and respected philanthropist and businessman.
When he was named successor and heir to his father’s $25 billion empire, the news certainly raised a few eyebrows, especially among those who knew the former wild child as nothing more than a party-loving rich kid.
His ascension to the head of George’s Open Society Foundations (OSF) was seen as something of a shock decision, especially as it saw him take over from his older (and much more serious) brother Jonathan in a corporate battle that many compared to the TV series Succession.
Alex is now engaged to Hillary Clinton’s longtime aide Huma Abedin – the ex-wife of disgraced politician Anthony Weiner
Alexander Soros went from a billionaire playboy to a power player who stood shoulder to shoulder with the political elite
But prior to the announcement in June 2023, Alex was slowly transforming his image from that of a playboy to a political power player. He traded celebrity parties for pow wows with people with serious influence, including Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Joe. Biden.
When he was named his father’s successor, he vowed to use 93-year-old George’s fortune to fund even more far-left causes — including abortion rights and gender equality — and told the Wall Street Journal that he would be “more politically ‘was. than George and intended to reflect that in his business activities.
Ahead of the November election, Alexander said he was concerned about the possibility of Trump returning to the White House.
“As much as I would like to get money out of politics, as long as the other side is doing it, we’re going to have to do it too,” he said.