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Asked on Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) early Wednesday morning who he was “leaning towards” in the presidential election, Musk replied simply “DeSantis,” backing a conservative who is emerging as a top competitor to former president Donald Trump for the Republican nomination in 2024.
DeSantis’ governorship has been marked by his rejection of pandemic-related health restrictions, passage of a law limiting discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools, and feud with Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) over the law.
Asked about Musk’s support, DeSantis joked, “I welcome support from African-Americans, what can I say.” Musk, who is white, grew up in South Africa.
Musk also tweeted that he voted for Mayra Flores, a Republican who won a special election in a southern Texas Congressional district, unseating a long-time Democrat.
“I voted for Mayra Flores – first time I ever voted Republican,” Musk tweeted, responding to an article about her. “Massive red wave in 2022,” he added.
