The interview has been released, can resolve YES:

https://lexfridman.com/donald-trump-transcript

@DanHomerick I was holding a NO position because I was sure that Trump wouldn't perform well in a Lex interview, and that his campaign staff would steer him away.

I was wrong about the steering, clearly.

Having read the transcript, I don't think I was wrong about his performance, though. Lex gave him a lot of opportunities to make a play for undecided voters, to talk to the middle. Trump turned those opportunities down.

It was an interesting interview to see how Trump "handled it", but I can't say Trump said anything insightful or interesting. A bit disappointing, really -- Trump has had an interesting life, and I'm sure he has some interesting experiences to share, if only he could avoid dropping into a well-worn record groove. Which, apparently, he can't. :/

Why did this spike YES today?

i think he mentioned it in the latest elon convo if i wasnt dreaming. it was long so i slept lol

As far as I can tell, Trump appears almost exclusively on podcasts hosted by conservative talking heads, see here.

you should define “the elections” — the first primary? Or the general election in Nov 24?

@MaximLott Thanks, I amended the title