Musk vs. Trump: Two Months of MAGA Meltdown
It took about two months for the simmering tension between Elon Musk and the core of Trump’s base to boil over into an open conflict. This relatively short timeframe, considering the personalities involved, highlights the inherent fragility of their initially perceived alliance.
It seems the initial attraction was a calculated move on Musk’s part. He likely saw an opportunity to tap into a massive, readily available audience – Trump’s supporters – in his broader ambitions. However, this strategy overlooked a crucial difference in fundamental interests.
The core belief system of Trump’s base and the actual aims of Musk, despite a veneer of shared populist rhetoric, were fundamentally incompatible.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood