Musk Alleges Massive DDOS Attack on X During Trump Conversation

On August 12, Elon Musk claimed that X, formerly known as Twitter, was targeted by a significant distributed denial-of-service (DDOS) attack during a live conversation with former President Donald Trump. A DDOS attack overwhelms a network with excessive traffic, rendering the service inaccessible to legitimate users.

Timing of the Attack

The alleged attack coincided with a highly anticipated X Spaces event featuring a conversation between Musk and Trump, scheduled for 8 pm Eastern Time. This event marked Trump’s return to X after being banned in January 2021. Despite the disruption, Musk ensured the event would continue with a reduced number of listeners and that the unedited audio would be posted afterward.

Response and Reach

Musk suggested that the attack was an attempt to silence Trump, expressing his honour in hosting the discussion. He also noted that the attack might drive more listeners to the event, potentially surpassing 200 million, as legacy media outlets were expected to criticise the conversation.

Content of the Discussion

During the event, Trump discussed various topics, including an assassination attempt and immigration, but there was no mention of cryptocurrencies or Musk’s well-known support for Dogecoin. The interview did not reveal any new insights into Trump’s plans should he win the upcoming election, though he has recently stated that he would not sell the U.S. Treasury’s Bitcoin holdings if re-elected.

While the attack on X and the conversation between Musk and Trump generated considerable interest, the lack of substantial new information from the former president may leave some listeners questioning the overall impact of the event.