Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launched his campaign for presidential re-election on Wednesday, through a virtual event that was plagued by technical issues. The event was broadcasted on both Twitter and YouTube, with the latter experiencing technical difficulties that prevented viewers from hearing DeSantis’ speech. During the event, DeSantis used his opening speech to criticize the state of the country under President Biden, highlighting rising crime, a collapsed southern border, and a government that is making it harder for families to thrive.
DeSantis was joined during the launch by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has previously shown support for DeSantis and his possible run for presidency in 2024. During the Twitter chat hosted by Musk, DeSantis praised Musk for purchasing Twitter and supporting free speech, while Musk responded by saying that “free speech is priceless.” The live announcement was initially attended by over 660,000 listeners before the system crashed due to the high number of users.
Despite the technical difficulties, DeSantis appears to be a rising star in conservative circles, with many predicting that he could be the Republican Party’s presidential nominee in 2024 if he decides to run. He has gained national attention for his “anti-woke” agenda in Florida, which has resonated with conservative voters across the country.
During the live conversation between Musk and DeSantis, Twitter’s Spaces platform crashed multiple times, with venture capitalist and Musk’s friend David Sacks attributing the issue to the servers “kind of melting.” It is worth noting that around 678,000 people tuned in to the event, which resumed after a series of crashes, taking the listener count to approximately 304,000.
Twitter has experienced several major outages this year, with the March incident being the sixth compared to three in the same period last year, according to the Internet Observatory. At the time of the crashes during the Musk-DeSantis conversation, US President Joe Biden tweeted, “This link works,” poking fun at the shaky rollout of DeSantis’ presidential bid.
In conclusion, the launch of DeSantis’ presidential campaign has garnered attention across the country, with many speculating on his potential run for presidency in 2024. Despite technical difficulties during the virtual event, the high number of attendees and the support of Elon Musk illustrate the appeal of DeSantis’ platform and agenda. It remains to be seen how his campaign will fare in the coming years.
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