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Ece Eroglu
Over-Politicization of Public and Digital Spheres: Third-Party Involvement in 2024 Elections
With the 2024 US presidential elections having taken place in the last month it was clear that the political atmosphere was more strained than ever before. In the midst of this electoral tension, the involvement of high-profile figures in politics further complicated the matters. Such was the case with the “Giant Leap” of Elon Musk as he appeared on stage during Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on 6th of October. In his speech, the tech mogul revealed his support for Trump, calling out citizens to cast their vote for the Republican presidential nominee, in order to “preserve American democracy.” It is publicly known that Musk is a long standing supporter of Trump, previously inviting the Republican candidate to a live-streamed conversation on X. Especially in the US, X is mainly used for political purposes, as a recent Pew Research Center survey indicated that six among ten Americans X users utilize the platform to keep up with the political circumstances. Therefore, over-politicization of social media and non-political spheres by third-party activities raises concerns about the pertinence of existing policies on political involvement.
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