🔒 DDoS Attack Hits X During Trump Interview
During Elon Musk’s much-anticipated interview with Donald Trump on X, a massive DDoS attack hit the platform, causing disruptions and delaying the start by 30 minutes. Despite the technical difficulties, the interview began at 8:30 PM ET with an audience of over 120,000 viewers.
🎤 Hot Topics and Unexpected Silences
Trump discussed immigration and political attacks but avoided mentioning cryptocurrencies, disappointing many who had bet on the mention of Bitcoin or “crypto.” Polymarket bettors had predicted a 56% chance of such a discussion, but those odds dropped to 1%.
🌐 Clash with the European Union
Thierry Breton from the EU warned Musk about the risks of amplifying harmful content during the interview. Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, criticized the EU’s stance as an attempt to impose European laws on U.S. political activities, calling the approach “condescending.”
📈 Challenges and Opportunities for X
The event highlighted the challenges X faces as a global platform, emphasizing the importance of balancing free speech and responsibility. The incident underscores the need for X to better manage attacks and moderate content as it continues to influence the global political and media scene.
