So you're basically saying Elon is now privy to whatever Putin has on Trump?
Of that I have no clue.
Musk obviously bought his way into Trump's heart. But how long will he last?
(Note: Relevant links below the text.)
On one hand, as the owner of the Social Media Site Formerly Known as Twitter, and as Chief Edgelord of the US, he's obviously got a lot of influence now. Insiders report that he's all over Trump like a velcro cat, inserting himself into every meeting and meal. He's also scored a top spot at a vaguely new "Department of Government Efficiency."
However, there are a few reasons to think this bromance won't last.
One is that he isn't alone at the top of the new department; Trump also put Vivek Ramaswamy as co-leader. Needless to say, there are no details on this "Department," such as budget, staffing, scope and so forth. As a reminder, similar organizations collapsed during Trump's previous administration -- e.g. the "voter integrity commission" collapsed in less than a year, and his panels with CEOs went nowhere.
Another is that the Trump administration is notoriously rife with infighting and back-stabbing.
Kara Swisher has also pointed out that Trump runs through people "like tissues," especially when they start hogging the spotlight, claim credit for things Trump wants credit for, or gathering too much power. E.g. Trump chewed up and spit out numerous top officials in his first administration; the closest parallel is probably Steve Bannon.
She also noted that are megalomaniacal narcissists, and putting two in the same room never results in comity and partnership. Those who remain close to Trump are boot-licking sycophants (Lewandowski), or who know how to be subtle in their manipulations of Dear Leader (e.g. Roger Stone), not self-proclaimed alpha males who want to Rule the Universe.
Musk is also, to put it mildly, an erratic agent of chaos who is constantly in "Goblin Mode." It's inevitable that his agenda (such as his obsession with Mars) or his Tweets will clash with Trump's will -- and neither are likely to back down. There's already signs of this, such as Trump loudly and repeatedly saying he won't cut Social Security and Medicaid, while Musk has said that he would slash both of those programs -- even though this will cause "hardship" for millions of Americans. Any budget he submits that suggests cutting SS by 30% will land in the Circular Filing Cabinet with a wet thud.
I'm sure Musk will get at least some of what he paid for -- e.g. a compliant DoJ and, of course, no cuts to the government subsidies and contracts that keep his companies afloat. That is, as long as he doesn't attack Trump after (potentially) getting dumped.
So... Will he last? Will he be out before the inauguration? What say you?
At Mar-a-Lago, ‘Uncle’ Elon Musk Puts His Imprint on the Trump Transition
He’s on the patio. He’s on the golf course. Everywhere Donald Trump looks, there is the world’s richest man.www.nytimes.com
Elon Musk may already be overstaying his welcome in Trump's orbit
Musk has been a near-constant presence at Mar-a-Lago, where he has sat in on important meetings and calls.www.nbcnews.com
Elon Musk to lead ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ in Trump administration
Elon Musk spent millions bolstering Trump, but the president ‘goes through people like tissues,’ says Kara Swisher
About the time Musk figures out Trump wants to cut that $7500 tax credit for EV's.
If I have shown anger toward you, I apologize. It was not my intent
OK, that I should have not read while sipping from my coffee cup.
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Not me, and not you personally, but the right in general still seems very angry. I don't understand the 'burn it all down' mentality. They, and you, won. Celebrate that, sure. But the level of continuing gloating and "owning the libs" no longer serves any purpose. Yet it is continuing.
It's because they've spent most of the past 60 years losing. And they know it.
Outstanding nominees so far. RFK Jr was a promise made a promise kept.
I could not disagree more. Trump’s choices have been uniformly terrible for America. Putin is happy, I’m sure.
Trump lost in 2020. But you guys have all the power now. Who will you blame now when it all goes to shit?
The Democrats, of course, that's how this game is played, you blame the last guy for the next four years!
Of course, what I meant was, who will they blame when all the promised wonderfulness fails to come true?
Well things were going just fine until COVID last time.
Trump had a mandate to include Bobby and Tulsi. I didn't know much about Pete Hegseth but watched this interview this morning. Great pic. I didn't know Trump had interviewed him for Vereran Affairs in 2016.
Not exactly, but yes - a leader is expected to deal with the unexpected. Shit happens. Trump didn’t handle it well. At all.
Until he wins enough government SpaceX contracts to make him happyMusk obviously bought his way into Trump's heart. But how long will he last?
(Note: Relevant links below the text.)
On one hand, as the owner of the Social Media Site Formerly Known as Twitter, and as Chief Edgelord of the US, he's obviously got a lot of influence now. Insiders report that he's all over Trump like a velcro cat, inserting himself into every meeting and meal. He's also scored a top spot at a vaguely new "Department of Government Efficiency."
However, there are a few reasons to think this bromance won't last.
One is that he isn't alone at the top of the new department; Trump also put Vivek Ramaswamy as co-leader. Needless to say, there are no details on this "Department," such as budget, staffing, scope and so forth. As a reminder, similar organizations collapsed during Trump's previous administration -- e.g. the "voter integrity commission" collapsed in less than a year, and his panels with CEOs went nowhere.
Another is that the Trump administration is notoriously rife with infighting and back-stabbing.
Kara Swisher has also pointed out that Trump runs through people "like tissues," especially when they start hogging the spotlight, claim credit for things Trump wants credit for, or gathering too much power. E.g. Trump chewed up and spit out numerous top officials in his first administration; the closest parallel is probably Steve Bannon.
She also noted that are megalomaniacal narcissists, and putting two in the same room never results in comity and partnership. Those who remain close to Trump are boot-licking sycophants (Lewandowski), or who know how to be subtle in their manipulations of Dear Leader (e.g. Roger Stone), not self-proclaimed alpha males who want to Rule the Universe.
Musk is also, to put it mildly, an erratic agent of chaos who is constantly in "Goblin Mode." It's inevitable that his agenda (such as his obsession with Mars) or his Tweets will clash with Trump's will -- and neither are likely to back down. There's already signs of this, such as Trump loudly and repeatedly saying he won't cut Social Security and Medicaid, while Musk has said that he would slash both of those programs -- even though this will cause "hardship" for millions of Americans. Any budget he submits that suggests cutting SS by 30% will land in the Circular Filing Cabinet with a wet thud.
I'm sure Musk will get at least some of what he paid for -- e.g. a compliant DoJ and, of course, no cuts to the government subsidies and contracts that keep his companies afloat. That is, as long as he doesn't attack Trump after (potentially) getting dumped.
So... Will he last? Will he be out before the inauguration? What say you?
At Mar-a-Lago, ‘Uncle’ Elon Musk Puts His Imprint on the Trump Transition
He’s on the patio. He’s on the golf course. Everywhere Donald Trump looks, there is the world’s richest man.
Elon Musk may already be overstaying his welcome in Trump's orbit
Musk has been a near-constant presence at Mar-a-Lago, where he has sat in on important meetings and calls.
Elon Musk to lead ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ in Trump administration
Elon Musk spent millions bolstering Trump, but the president ‘goes through people like tissues,’ says Kara Swisher
Nothing better could have really done, except that the virus should have never been created and that lab, and never gotten out, however that happened.
Revisonist history, laced with ignorance. Of course it could have been handled better. The outcome might out might not have been different, we will never know.
"We" did not elect him tho, did "we".