Musk’s remarks ignited a wave of criticism, with detractors labeling him as overly sympathetic to the Kremlin. Carlson, however, defended Musk against what he described as a coordinated media attack, comparing it to the relentless scrutiny faced by former President Donald Trump. He pointed out the disproportionate media coverage favoring Democratic candidates and asserted that the Republican Party has improved its ground game significantly in key swing states.