Trump’s lisp during Elon Musk interview on X Spaces leaves listeners puzzled

"Who gave Trump the lisp microphone?"—listeners react to the unexpected change in the former president's voice.

During a much-anticipated interview on X Spaces with Elon Musk, former President Donald Trump appeared to speak with a lisp, prompting questions and concerns among listeners. 

The interview, scheduled for 8 pm ET, was delayed by over 40 minutes due to what Musk described as a "massive [Distributed Denial of Service] attack." 

Once the conversation began, X users quickly noticed the change in Trump's voice, with many speculating that it was due to audio feed or microphone issues.

Comments flooded the platform, with users questioning, "Who gave President Trump the lisp microphone?" and "It's probably due to audio compression issues, but Trump sounds like he has a lisp." 

Despite the speculation, a campaign spokesperson for Trump dismissed the concerns, telling the Daily Beast, “Must be your ears."

The interview covered a range of topics, including an assassination attempt on Trump's life, his criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, and his plans for immigration reform. 

Trump reiterated his stance on border security, calling Harris a "liar" and promising the "largest deportation in our country" if re-elected.

The conversation also touched on inflation, education, and Trump’s relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. 

The interview, despite its rocky start and technical issues, highlighted the ongoing political dialogue between Musk and Trump, following Musk’s endorsement of Trump for the 2024 election.