Trump interrupts Elon Musk interview: Viral moment on X sparks debate
Recent Fox News interviews featuring Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have sparked a flurry on X.com (formerly Twitter), especially a particular moment when Trump interrupted Musk in mid-sentence. It has gone viral quickly, prompting a range of responses from the users on the topic and dynamics between Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
Musk and the Public’s Perception
Even Republicans have voiced concerns about Elon Musk’s influence in government affairs, following his appointment as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency. This interview intensifies the current debate over the role that private individuals play in shaping public policy.
The Fox News Interview: Key Takeaways
During an interview on Fox News with Sean Hannity President Trump said that he expected Musk to identify fraud, misuse, abuse and corruption in the federal government through DOGE. The viral moment was when Trump interrupted Musk as he discussed his Neuralink technology and asked about Musk’s thoughts on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who had just been appointed Health Secretary. You like Bobby? Musk replied with a smile to Trump’s question. I like Bobby, yeah.”
Online reaction to the incident was quick. User @Acyn of X posted a video of Trump interrupting Musk, and it received a lot of engagement. @ArtCandee shared the same interruption.
Musk: The next step would be to add a second implant past the point where these — the neuron is damaged so someone can walk again. They can have full body functionality restored and—
Trump: You like Bobby, right? pic.twitter.com/0Ftoflfzmw
— Acyn (@Acyn) February 19, 2025
Some viewers, on the other hand, were pleased with the interview and praised it for highlighting an apparent relationship between Trump and Musk. Mike Sington – a former NBC Universal executive – noted that Trump seemed keen to stress his relationship Musk. Sean Hannity remarked that speaking to him felt like talking to two brothers.
Social Media Reactions: Diverse reactions
The exchange sparked a variety of reactions on X. Take a look:
- @ArtCandee: Musk appeared to be the star of the show, and Trump seemed upset that Musk was taking the limelight.
- @TheAnaBraga: Trump may be embarrassed if Musk is portrayed to be the one in charge.
- @dandenicola: Consider Trump’s interrupting as an effort to redirect the discussion away from Musk’s “out-there” ideas like Neuralink and back to familiar terrain for Fox News’ audience.
- @Dog_House_Show: Following the apparently random interjection, we called for President Obama to release his cognitive evaluations.
- @wlctv_ca: The interview was rated positively, with praise for Mr. Trump and Musk’s clear and transparent responses.
Future Implications, Speculations
Fox News has broadcast the entire interview, in which Trump praises Musk for being a capable and effective leader. He even refers to Musk as his “right hand man.” Social media users speculate about the future of the Trump-Tesla CEO relationship despite this mutual display.