Tech problems mar launch of Trump-Musk interview

Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on the platform X (formerly Twitter) faced significant technical problems during its launch. The interview, which was highly anticipated, was meant to showcase Trump's thoughts on his campaign and other political matters. However, viewers experienced issues such as video freezing, audio glitches, and lagging, making it difficult for many to follow the conversation.

The technical problems were particularly disappointing because Musk's platform had been promoted as a free speech alternative to mainstream media, and this interview was one of the first major events hosted on it. Despite the technical difficulties, the conversation covered a range of topics, including Trump's views on the 2024 presidential election, his legal challenges, and his perspectives on various national issues.

Critics have pointed to these issues as indicative of the challenges faced by X in competing with more established platforms. The platform's ability to handle high-traffic events has come under scrutiny, especially since this was not the first time such issues had arisen during a high-profile event on X.

Both Trump and Musk have yet to fully address the technical issues publicly, but the incident has sparked discussions about the future of live events on social media and the importance of reliable infrastructure in digital communications.