Musk’s intervention helped derail a crucial government funding bill, but some political observers question how long the alliance can last

Summary

Donald Trump dismissed concerns over Elon Musk’s growing influence in Republican politics, telling supporters Musk cannot be president due to being foreign-born.

Musk recently played a key role in derailing a government funding bill, with critics dubbing him “President Musk.”

His $250M support for Trump’s campaign and appointment to co-lead a new efficiency office have raised conflict-of-interest concerns, particularly over Tesla’s ties to China.

Tensions could emerge over Ukraine, where Musk’s Starlink supports the war effort Trump vows to end.

    • octopus_inkEnglish
      49·
      2 days ago

      Internal strife for them is damage control for us.

      • enbyecho@lemmy.worldEnglish
        414·
        2 days ago

        Or it’s more damage as Trump flails around angrily like the baby who didn’t get it’s num nums.

        Edit: Seems like some of you didn’t get your num nums today either.

        • floofloof@lemmy.caEnglish
          16·
          2 days ago

          He’s only planning to do harm anyway. Internal fighting will make that more difficult for him.

          • enbyecho@lemmy.worldEnglish
            32·
            2 days ago

            Oh I’m not saying don’t do it. We want them to be incapable of doing anything effectively, obviously. Plus the entertainment factor of watching Trump get all defensive about it cannot be denied.

            But Trump is unstable. I’m convinced if backed into a corner he will attempt do some wildly stupid and dangerous things… just hoping those around him will keep that in check.