This year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s social media activities on X have significantly increased. The latest data shows that Musk has posted 13000 posts this year, which is equivalent to an average of 61 posts per day.
By contrast, in 2019, Musk released an average of only 9 posts per day. In addition, the content of these posts has also shifted more towards politics, especially since July this year, when they explicitly expressed support for former President Donald Trump.
As of the end of July, the number of posts posted by Musk this year is almost the same as the total of the previous year.
According to an analysis of nearly 42000 social media exchanges between 2019 and the end of July this year, Musk’s posts are increasingly focused on political and social issues. This year, the number of exchanges (posts) containing political terms is approximately 230 times that of 2019.
In fact, since the outbreak of the pandemic, Musk’s posts have become increasingly politically charged. Musk’s shift towards political content is not without controversy. The report states that his posts involve sensitive political and social issues, sometimes amplifying provocative or conspiratorial content.
Musk’s increased political involvement coincides with the challenges facing his social media platform X. Since Musk’s acquisition, the platform’s revenue has plummeted by 84%. This has raised concerns among Tesla investors that Musk may liquidate more Tesla stocks to fill the financial gap, which could damage Tesla’s value.
Recently, Musk conducted a public opinion poll on X to assess the political affiliation of his 196 million fans. This survey received 1.6 million responses, of which 49.4% identified themselves as Republicans, 35.2% as independents, and 15.3% as Democrats.
There are also reports that the Royal Society in the UK is facing pressure to dismiss Musk due to concerns over his controversial remarks.
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