Musk and DeSantis will hold a Spaces Twitter event on Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET. The moderator will be tech entrepreneur David Sachs, a Musk confidant and DeSantis supporter. NBC NewsWith three sources familiar with the plans.
The campaign team will release an introductory video that evening, and DeSantis will visit several early states after Memorial Day, which is a national holiday.
The way he launched the campaign could give DeSantis a huge boost by introducing him to Musk’s massive following — including 140 million on Twitter — and boosting his credibility in some quarters. However, distracting DeSantis with the billionaire’s controversial comments could be a burden.
The ad closely links the billionaire tech mogul with the rising star of the Republican Party. Musk is a fan of DeSantis, who regularly criticizes traditional media. Last year, Musk said he would support the governor if he ran for president.
The fundraisers will gather at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami May 24-26, where they will receive a briefing from the campaign staff.
But Musk is unpredictable, and on Friday he praised Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, one of DeSantis’ primary rivals, on Twitter.
Announcing his passing on Twitter is perfect for Ron DeSantis. This way he does not have to interact with people and the media cannot ask him questions
– said the Trump adviser in a text message he sent to NBC News.
The plan is not without risks. Musk’s international fame may overshadow DeSantis, who — though a heavyweight in Republican political circles — is virtually unknown. In addition, some of the billionaire’s statements, such as progressive ones, can be offensive about megadonor, His recent comments about George Soros angered Jewish leaders.
