Elon Musk to host DeSantis on Twitter Spaces. How to listen on iPhone, tablets, desktop PC

Gov. Ron DeSantis listens to Senate President Kathleen Passidomo speaks during a press conference in the cabinet room at the closet of the 2023 Florida legislative session Friday, May 5, 2023.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is slated to launch his presidential campaign with the help of SpaceX Founder Elon Musk Wednesday on Twitter.

You can watch DeSantis’ announcement at 6 p.m. on Twitter Spaces. Tech entrepreneur David Sacks will moderate.

DeSantis also is expected to formally file his presidential paperwork with the Federal Election Commission Wednesday and put out a campaign launch video. A campaign kickoff rally would come later.

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A source told NBC that Musk indicated in recent conversations with DeSantis that he doesn't believe former President Donald Trump can win re-election. Whether he formally endorses DeSantis remains to be seen, though.

DeSantis' wife, Casey DeSantis, shared a media report about Wednesday's Twitter Spaces event with her husband and Musk and wrote "Big if true."

The DeSantis War Room Twitter account run by the governor's political team changed its bio to Wednesday's date.

How to watch Ron DeSantis’ presidential announcement on Twitter

Spaces is a way for Twitter users to have live audio conversations on the social media platform. Spaces are public, so anyone can join as a listener. Starting a space is only available through the app on iOS and Android devices, but listeners can access them through a web a browser by simply going to Twitter.com.

Starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, anyone with Twitter access will be able to join in on the governor’s announcement by clicking on the event in the app once it starts. Users can access spaces regardless of whether or not they are logged into a Twitter account.

Spaces are typically shared and accessed through links. Users looking for the event now won't find it until it's officially announced.

Once you're in, you won't have to worry about other users being able to listen to you or what's going on around you. The Spaces host can manage speaker permissions, though your presence will be visible if you are logged in.

How to find Elon Musks Twitter account

The easiest way to find Elon Musk on Twitter is by clicking this link. His Twitter handle is @elonmusk and is verifiable by his blue verification badge and Twitter badge.

Can I listen to Twitter Spaces on my iPad?

Yes. As long as you have the Twitter app or a browser to visit twitter.com.

I have an Android. Can I listen to Twitter Spaces?

Yes. The Twitter app, which hosts Twitter Spaces, is available in the App Store and Google Play.

Can I listen to Twitter Spaces on my computer?

Yes. Type in the browser twitter.com.

Do I have to have a log in for Twitter to listen to Twitter Spaces?

No. Twitter Spaces are accessible even if you don't have a Twitter log-on.

Contributor: Jennifer Hefty- USA Today Network, Zac Anderson and David Jackson - Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Desantis to announce presidential bid on Twitter Spaces. How to watch.