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Elon Musk: The Twitter Takeover And The Road To Trump

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June 2, 2025

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Elon Musk didn’t just buy Twitter - he bought a platform for power. From mass layoffs to a rebrand to “X,” join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they follow how Musk turned a social media company into a political weapon. They'll discuss the real reasons behind Musk’s choice to back Donald Trump in 2024, and how he used his power, money, and influence to win Trump the presidency.

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Writer and Producer: Fiona Douglas

Assistant Producer: India Dunkley

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie

Social Producer: Harry Balden + Charlie Johnson

Senior Producer: Dom Johnson

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Head of Digital: Sam Oakley

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport

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Elon MuskKatty KayAnthony ScaramucciDonald TrumpFounding MemberContent Tom Whiter Head

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