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☆ Some of Silicon Valley is pumped about JD Vance. Other CEOs, not so much.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Trump's new pick for VP is former venture capitalist JD Vance. Some Silicon Valley leaders and other VCs are excited at Trump's decision. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Vance, who spent short stints as a venture capital investor at three firms in Silicon Valley and the Midwest, has close ties to tech and politics kingmaker Peter Thiel.

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☆ Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX and X to Texas
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Elon Musk says he’s moving his companies out of California. In two posts on X Tuesday, the billionaire said he will move SpaceX’s HQ from Hawthorne, California, to Starbase, Texas, a company town being built in the southern part of the state. Social media platform X will move from San Francisco to Austin, Texas, he then said. In 2021, Musk said he would move Tesla HQ from the Bay Area to Austin, Texas. CNN has reached out to X, SpaceX and Newsom’s office for comment.

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☆ Elon Musk is the latest to call out Tenacious D's Kyle Gass for saying 'don't miss Trump next time.' Here's a timeline of the controversy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

July 13: Trump is shot during a campaign rally. Secret Service agents converge on former President Donald Trump onstage at his Pennsylvania campaign rally. Crooks wounded Trump's ear before the Secret Service shielded him. The Secret Service fired back at Crooks, killing him. Addressing on Saturday the nation after the shooting, President Joe Biden said "There's no place in America for this kind of violence."

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☆ Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and David Sacks personally lobbied Trump to pick Vance: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewTesla billionaire Elon Musk, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, and venture capitalist David Sacks personally lobbied Donald Trump to select JD Vance as his running mate, according to Axios. Axios said that a secret lobbying campaign continued into Monday morning, led by key figures such as Musk, Carlson, and Sacks. Tucker Carlson praised JD Vance after he was announced as Trump's VP nominee. Advertisement"When the Twin Towers came down, JD Vance enlisted in the Marine Corps, gung-ho to exact justice on America's enemies," Sacks wrote on X. Representatives for Donald Trump, JD Vance, Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and David Sacks did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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☆ Super Micro Computer CEO talks reducing energy costs and the carbon footprint
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In a Monday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Super Micro Computer CEO Charles Liang said his company is trying to reduce data centers' impact on the environment. Super Micro Computer is a server and computer infrastructure company with high profile customers like artificial intelligence giant Nvidia and Elon Musk's AI startup. Liang said Super Micro's "liquid cooling" and "green computer" help cut down on customers' carbon footprint and save them money. Nasdaq announced Friday evening that Super Micro Computer would join the Nasdaq 100 on July 22, replacing Walgreens . He added that he believes "this AI revolution can be bigger even than the industrial revolution."

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☆ Trump goes all in by selecting JD Vance as his MAGA heir apparent
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

On Monday, Trump announced that he had selected Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his vice presidential pick. In selecting Vance, Trump stiff-armed the establishment and Wall Street voices that settled on another finalist, North Dakota Gov. In May, he expressed skepticism that former Vice President Mike Pence's life was ever truly in danger during the Capitol riot. Related storiesLike Trump, Vance has embraced conspiracies about the 2020 election. Like Trump, Vance has also strongly questioned sending defense aid to Ukraine.

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☆ Elon Musk plans to give $45 million a month to pro-Trump super PAC, WSJ reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk attends 'Exploring the New Frontiers of Innovation: Mark Read in Conversation with Elon Musk' session during the Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity 2024 - Day Three on June 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. Elon Musk has said he is planning to pledge about $45 million a month to a newly formed super PAC backing former President Donald Trump's White House bid, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Musk had not given any money to that group, called America PAC, as of the end of June, according to a quarterly financial filing submitted to the Federal Election Commission on Monday evening. Emails to Musk's associates were not immediately returned late Monday. But the super PAC, which was formed in late May, has received contributions from other high-profile entrepreneurs, including Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale and crypto billionaires Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, the filing showed.

Persons: Elon Musk, Mark Read, Donald Trump's, Musk, Palantir, Joe Lonsdale, Cameron, Tyler Winklevoss Organizations: Cannes Lions, PAC, Wall Street, America PAC, Federal Locations: Cannes, France

☆ Tesla rally driven by 'retail puppy love' and won't last, warns Wells Fargo
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Tesla 's massive rally might soon run out of steam, Wells Fargo warned investors in a new note. Analyst Colin Langan reiterated his underweight rating on the electric vehicle manufacturer, contrasting with Wall Street's bullish sentiment. TSLA YTD mountain TSLA YTD chart Langan attributed the rally to temporary optimism driven by better deliveries, the approval of Elon Musk's compensation package , hype around Tesla's robotaxi and technical factors. Retail interest likely surged in recent months, while professional investors took the opportunity to cover short positions or raise underweight holdings. "The stock rose ~40% (S & P +4%) over the last month, mostly driven by 'razzle-dazzle' headlines as most fundamentals remain weak," Langan wrote in a report entitled, "Will retail puppy love last?"

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Patrick Healy: Frank, Michelle, David, the Republican convention is opening on Monday night just 48 hours after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. How do you think the shooting will shape or change the convention, and Trump? The key player here will be Trump, of course, and his nomination speech may well be the most-watched address in a generation. Patrick: How far do you think Republicans will take it, Frank? I’m watching to see how much further Republican politicians themselves push that kind of thinking and accusation.

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At the same time, the social media industry has broadly retreated from efforts to clamp down on misinformation. The ease at which false rumors and conspiracy theories rapidly spread on social media threatens the public’s ability to sort truth from fiction. The deluge of disinformation surrounding the Trump shooting shows, once again, that this problem isn’t going away anytime soon. With less than four months until Election Day, the leading social media platforms appear resigned to let the status quo fester. Others get in on the act for social media clout – viral posts can translate into dollars for some online influencers.

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☆ Elon Musk says Tesla needs 'extra time' to redesign the front of its Robotaxi before the big reveal
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewElon Musk has seemingly confirmed Tesla's Robotaxi event has been delayed and revealed one reason the company needs more time before the big reveal. AdvertisementThe apparent reveal event delay isn't a complete shock — Musk often underestimates how long it will take to bring the ideas he has to market, saying he tends to be optimistic about product timelines. Not much is known about Tesla's Robotaxi event aside from that the public will get a glimpse at whatever the company has been working on. Tesla is also facing a number of lawsuits and regulator scrutiny related to safety concerns over its self-driving software. Tesla has yet to officially announce a new date for the Robotaxi event.

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☆ The shock from the Trump assassination attempt has turned to scrutiny of the Secret Service
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The US is still coming to grips with the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In today's big story, we examine the scrutiny the Secret Service is facing and what former special agents are saying about the tragedy . But that's not to say the Secret Service has avoided controversy over the last 40-plus years since the Reagan shooting. Secret Service agents converge on former President Donald Trump onstage at his Pennsylvania campaign rally. AdvertisementUltimately, another former Secret Service agent said the entire event represents a failure for Trump's security detail , BI's Matthew Loh and Cameron Manley report.

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☆ Elon Musk Allies Help Start Pro-Trump Super PAC
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Theodore Schleifer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Some of Elon Musk’s closest friends have helped start a new super PAC meant to help former President Donald J. Trump, creating an avenue for Mr. Musk and his $250 billion fortune to potentially play a significant role in the 2024 presidential race. Mr. Musk had not donated to the super PAC as of June 30, the end of the most recent disclosure period, according to a Monday filing with the Federal Election Commission. On Saturday, soon after Mr. Trump survived an assassination attempt, Mr. Musk went on X to issue a full-throated endorsement of the former president. The super PAC, according to three people close to the organization, is led in part by Joe Lonsdale, a co-founder of the software company Palantir and a politically ambitious venture capitalist in Austin who serves as a political confidant to Mr. Musk. Mr. Lonsdale, the people say, has played a key role in fund-raising for the group in its opening weeks, encouraging his network of influential entrepreneurs to support the super PAC.

Persons: Elon Musk’s, Donald J, Musk, Trump, Joe Lonsdale, Lonsdale Organizations: Trump, America PAC, Federal, Commission, Republicans Locations: Austin

☆ Deepwater's Gene Munster: Elon Musk's endorsement of Trump will help the autonomy push
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDeepwater's Gene Munster: Elon Musk's endorsement of Trump will help the autonomy pushHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

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☆ Elon Musk explains why Tesla's Robotaxi event is delayed
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewElon Musk has seemingly confirmed Tesla's Robotaxi event has been delayed and revealed one reason the company needs more time before the big reveal. AdvertisementThe apparent reveal event delay isn't a complete shock — Musk often underestimates how long it will take to bring the ideas he has to market, saying he tends to be optimistic about product timelines. The same happened with the Cybertruck, Tesla's Full Self-Driving software, and Starlink's high-speed internet access in remote areas. Not much is known about Tesla's Robotaxi event aside from that the public will get a glimpse at whatever the company has been working on. Tesla has yet to officially announce a new date for the Robotaxi event.

Persons: —, Elon Musk, Musk, Warren Redlich, Tesla, Rosalie Nathans, she's Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Business, Tesla, EV

☆ Big Tech CEOs, billionaires, and business leaders react to Trump rally shooting
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewProminent tech CEOs and billionaires condemned the shooting at a Trump rally on Saturday, with some voicing their support for former President Donald Trump. "I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," Musk wrote on X. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said in a statement posted on X that he was "thankful President Trump wasn't seriously injured." "A full and speedy recovery to President Trump. There is no room in our country for political violence," he wrote.

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☆ Secret Service comes under intense scrutiny for 'major failure' following shooting at Trump rally
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThe US Secret Service has come under intense scrutiny following a fatal shooting that left former President Donald Trump wounded at his rally Saturday night. As news of the shooting was still breaking, notable figures were quick to question the Secret Service and its leadership following the shooting. Matt Shoemaker, a former intelligence officer at the Defense Intelligence Agency, went as far as calling the shooting a "major failure" of the Secret Service. Representatives for the Secret Service were not present at the press conference to respond to questions about the incident. Trump's campaign, as well as the Republican National Committee, have indicated the party's planned convention in Milwaukee this week will proceed following the rally shooting.

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☆ Elon Musk says the Trump assassination attempt is making him want to build a flying metal suit of armor
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Former US President Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Elon Musk said the incident had got him rethinking his own security protocols. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe shooting in Pennsylvania that left former President Donald Trump bleeding from the ear is making Elon Musk rethink his security protocols. "Maybe it's time to build that flying metal suit of armor," Musk replied.

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☆ A photo of a bloodied Trump raising his fist after being shot has already become the defining image of his reelection bid
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Hannah Abraham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A photograph of President Donald Trump raising his fist in defiance after he was shot at his rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday has already become the most iconic image of his reelection among Republicans. Donald Trump Jr. posted the image on X with the caption, "He'll never stop fighting to Save America." Related storiesFlorida Senator Marco Rubio shared both of their posts, before sharing the photo again with the caption, "God protected President Trump." Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy echoed his sentiments, sharing the photo with a similar caption: "Grateful to President Trump for his sacrifice. "We learned one very important thing tonight — President Donald Trump is willing to die for this country.

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☆ Insider Today: Trump survives shooting
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The world is waking up in shock this morning after former President Trump survived a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania. Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BINot all self-driving cars are created equalTesla employees say they were told to prioritize data from self-driving cars belonging to Elon Musk and other VIPs. AdvertisementCompanies are using AI to mine users' data, in order to determine and charge the highest price you're willing to pay. Advertisement— Michael Guan, CEO and cofounder of Final Round AI, whose AI "magical teleprompter" can help people ace job interviews.

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☆ Trump victory trades to swell after shooting, investors say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Saturday's shooting at U.S. former President Donald Trump's election rally raises his odds of winning back the White House, and trades betting on his victory will increase this coming week, investors said on Sunday. Trump was shot in the ear during the rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday in what the authorities were treating as an assassination attempt. The first shooting of a U.S. president or major party candidate since a 1981 assassination attempt on Republican President Ronald Reagan could upend the Nov. 5 rematch between Republican Trump and President Joe Biden, a Democrat, which has been tight in opinion polls. World leaders and U.S. politicians condemned the shooting, while some industry executives, including Tesla chief Elon Musk, declared their support for Trump. Investors also expect an extension of corporate and personal tax cuts expiring next year, fuelling concerns about rising budget deficits under Trump.

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☆ Trump rally shooting draws flood of condemnation, support, and wild conspiracy theories
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday is drawing a flood of condemnation against the incident, supporting words for the former president, and, in less than an hour, unsubstantiated claims of a conspiracy. "God protected President Trump," Sen. Marco Rubio posted on X. Advertisement"I wish Donald Trump, and anyone else who may have been hurt, a speedy recovery," Sanders said in a statement on X. Some Trump supporters, however, were quick to find a scapegoat for the incident, blaming mainstream media and even spreading baseless claims that the shooting was a coordinated attack. And at least one prominent GOP lawmaker is suggesting conspiracy theories about the shooting.

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☆ Elon Musk says he 'fully' endorses Donald Trump after shots fired during campaign rally
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Musk endorsed Trump after the former president appeared to be injured at a Pennsylvania rally. Trump had to be escorted offstage after gunshots rang out during his rally. AdvertisementElon Musk announced on Saturday that he "fully" endorsed Donald Trump minutes after gunshots erupted at the former President's Pennsylvania campaign rally. "I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," the tech billionaire wrote on Saturday. Musk also posted a widely shared photo of the former president being escorted off stage after gunshots rang out from the crowd.

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☆ Donald Trump's digital leash has been removed as Meta rolls back the last of its Jan 6-era restrictions on his accounts
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewDonald Trump's social media accounts have returned to pre-Capitol riot status. Meta appears to be the final major social media platform to roll back the last of its January 6-era restrictions on Trump's accounts. AdvertisementAfter Elon Musk purchased Twitter, he reinstated Trump's account in November 2022. Though his old social media accounts are now unrestricted and boasting tens of millions of followers, Trump is still primarily sticking with his own company, Truth Social. AdvertisementRepresentatives for the Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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☆ Biden campaign blasts 'arrogant billionaires only out for themselves' after report Elon Musk donated to pro-Trump super PAC
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewPresident Joe Biden's campaign blasted Elon Musk after reports that Musk donated to a pro-Trump super PAC this week. Musk donated an undisclosed amount of money to America PAC — a super PAC working to elect Donald Trump in 2024 — Bloomberg first reported on Friday. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. "Arrogant billionaires only out for themselves are not what America wants or what America needs," James Singer, a spokesman for the Biden campaign, told Bloomberg in a statement. AdvertisementRepresentatives for the Biden campaign did not immediately return a request for comment from Business Insider on Saturday.

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