Coverage dated June 14, 2022

DeSantis welcomes 2024 support from "African American" Elon Musk

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"I welcome support from African Americans. What can I say?" Florida Governor Ron DeSantis told the press on Wednesday.

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Newsweek
DeSantis welcomes 2024 support from "African American" Elon Musk (opens Newsweek)
Published Jun 14, 2022
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"I welcome support from African Americans. What can I say?" Florida Governor Ron DeSantis told the press on Wednesday.
New Hampshire Union Leader
Elon Musk tweets he leans toward Ron DeSantis for president in 2024 (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Jun 14, 2022
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk says he's leaning toward backing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 presidential race, the latest signal of support from the world's wealthiest man
The Guardian
Elon Musk suggests he may vote for Republican Ron DeSantis in 2024 (opens The Guardian)
Published Jun 14, 2022
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World’s richest man says in tweet he is leaning towards Florida governor after voting Republican in Texas special election
Breitbart News
Elon Musk Says He is Leaning Towards Ron DeSantis for 2024 (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jun 14, 2022
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted Wednesday that he was leaning towards supporting Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president in 2024.
Fox News
Ron DeSantis quips about Elon Musk's 2024 support: 'I welcome support from African-Americans' (opens Fox News)
Published Jun 14, 2022
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis quipped that he welcomes "support from African-Americans" after Elon Musk signaled his support in the 2024 presidential election.
Newsweek
Is Elon Musk a Republican? Tech mogul eyes Ron DeSantis for 2024 (opens Newsweek)
Published Jun 14, 2022
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The world's richest man said tweeted that he's leaning toward supporting DeSantis if Florida's Republican governor makes a White House run.
Insider
Gov. Ron DeSantis responds to Elon Musk's likely vote for him for president: 'I welcome support from African Americans' (opens Insider)
Published Jun 14, 2022
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The tech billionaire said he'd likely vote for DeSantis for president in 2024, even though DeSantis hasn't said he's running for the White House.
The Daily Caller
Elon Musk Hints Support For DeSantis In 2024 Election (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jun 14, 2022
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Elon Musk hinted his support for Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 presidential election early Wednesday.
NBC 6 South Florida
Elon Musk ‘Leaning' Toward Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for President in 2024 (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Jun 14, 2022
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said he may support Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis if the Republican runs for president in 2024. Musk took to Twitter early Wednesday to announce he’d voted for Republican Mayra Flores in Tuesday’s special election for Texas’ 34th Congressional District.