Why is Elon Musk's X struggling with technical problems?

The billionaire's interview with Donald Trump was delayed while the platform struggled with tech issues.

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Mr Musk's interview with the presidential hopeful was delayed by 40 minutes while the platform struggled with tech issues.

It was not X's first high-profile malfunction.

In May 2023, Florida governor Ron DeSantis attempted to launch his own bid for the White House on X with Mr Musk.

But, much like his ultimately doomed campaign, problems plagued the interview from the outset. Gremlins meant Mr DeSantis had to sit and wait before he could even give his speech.

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