Donald Trump Botches New BFF Elon Musk’s Name And You Know What Happened

Hilarity ensued over the former president's latest stumble.

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Move over Tim Apple . Controversial billionaire Elon Musk was the victim of Donald Trump ’s latest speaking stumble. The former president and current GOP nominee this weekend accidentally referred to the Twitter-turned-X CEO — who Trump has become increasingly allied with and only last week Trump said he’d invite to form part of his second administration if he wins the 2024 election — as “Leon” during a campaign speech in Wisconsin.

Watch the video here: Trump says “Leon” Musk is going to have to send a rocket pic.twitter.com/Z4t8PsyJjt The gags on Musk’s own social media platform came fast: Wait til Leon meets Tim Apple Leon Musk, ladies and gentlemen.



pic.twitter.com/IfKWMXeyj0 Leon Musk risked it all on a bullshit artist who never even bothered to learn his name.

Wow, he can’t even get Elmo‘s name right. $145 million dollars. Free Twitter ads.

Force fed to EVERY user. Calls him Leon Musk 😂 pic.twitter.

com/6og9oXvY43 Oh man. Leon’s ego right now..

.. *chef’s kiss* https://t.

co/0V1P23F1ZB Leon the famous owner of Litter.🤦♂️ Consider supporting HuffPost starting at $2 to help us provide free, quality journalism that puts people first. Can't afford to contribute? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.

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