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Summary

Elon Musk’s frequent presence at Mar-a-Lago and his involvement in sensitive conversations have raised concerns among Trump’s longstanding advisers, who view Musk as overly assertive and self-promoting.

Musk’s push for influence, including voicing policy ideas and taking credit for Trump’s win, has raised concerns about his motives and loyalty.

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[–] shittydwarf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 1 day ago

The billionaire cosplayer feels inadequate next to the actual billionaire

[–] Shadywack@lemmy.world 18 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure a little over half of the conservatives hate Musk just as much as the left does. He painted himself as a victory factor when in reality he's just a liability. Conservatives don't like the reminder that Trump got less votes this time that in 2020, and I like to say Elon is why.

[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 29 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Elon almost certainly earned votes for Trump by

  1. Funding a shit ton of election ads
  2. Using Twitter to push propaganda
[–] Shadywack@lemmy.world 16 points 1 day ago

I begrudgingly have to concede and acknowledge that you are correct. That being said, he still did so indirectly as his name and ugly fucking face weren't attached to those.

[–] solsangraal@lemmy.zip 14 points 1 day ago

lol trying to fuck with the federal reserve. that didn't take long

[–] Mereo@lemmy.ca 13 points 1 day ago

Elon Musk = Trump's Rasputin?

[–] DarkCloud@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

People don't understand, they both speak the same language. They're both natural grifters... What's more Musk is probably better at it than Trump was. Trump needed lessons from Roy Cohn, who was a ruthless, damaged, low empathy, closet homosexual and self-hater.

Musk didn't need that kind of mentor, he's a natural grifter, and my bet is that Trump is fascinated by him. They do similar things in different ways.

Only in certain scenarios would this blow up, and Musk has already bent the knee to Trump, so those scenarios are unlikely.

Musk is a friendly fellow grifter Trump can use, and has power over, which is what Trump likes.

At best we'll see Musk become a fall guy for Trump's shortcomings. But seeing as Trump may later die in office, Musk might also avoid such a fate. Only time will tell.

[–] MataVatnik@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Based on the pictures Elon thinks he owns Trump. This is going to be fun.

[–] lostlittletimeonthis@lemmynsfw.com 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Considering Trump's ego all the people would have to do is start sharing #muskownsdonald on social media for him to kick him off the ticket

[–] MataVatnik@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Wish we had our own troll farms

[–] chetradley@lemm.ee 11 points 1 day ago

They deserve each other.

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