In France, from VTCs in Aix-en-Provence to Bordeaux restaurateurs, including the entrepreneurs of the start-up nation, Elon Musk enjoys a surprising level of popularity. “Marianne” went to meet the followers of Donald Trump's powerful right-hand man before he took office at the head of a “Department of Government Efficiency”.
In front of Tesla's headquarters in Saint-Ouen, a man in a dark blue parka paces back and forth in front of the large bay windows. What does he think of Elon Musk? He looks suspiciously at the phone in his hand. “ I promise, we won't record. » He blurted out: “ I find it very good. » What does he like about the billionaire? “ His defense of freedom of expression. » He won't say more, here we don't really like talking to journalists. Rushing into the metro entrance, three men talk loudly about the tram accident that occurred in Strasbourg two days earlier – they work for the SNCF. “ Elon Musk? Of course I know him! », says the first, who immediately admits that he is a “fan” of the guy. He also declares himself a Trumpist and finds that the duo “ works well ».
« I like the “I defend my country” aspect, that’s what we should do here », he adds before being cut off by his colleague. “ Oh yes ! he bought Twitter! The animal did quite well. He didn't get there with oil wells, he “, he praises, seduced by the “entrepreneurial” side of the man who became boss of X in October 2022. “ In terms of freedom of expression, it's not bad, well… it's like with Le Pen, it starts well and then it goes off the rails », continues the first, less of a customer of the South African’s “trollesque” projections.
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