Elon Musk is said to have “owned” former president Donald Trump, according to Trump’s estranged niece, Mary Trump. In a scathing Substack post, Mary Trump accused the ex-president of being up for sale throughout his life. She highlighted Trump’s willingness to sell anything he can get his hands on, whether it’s steaks or national security, due to his prioritisation of money above all else.
Mary Trump went on to assert that Elon Musk, as the world’s richest fascist, saw an opportunity to purchase influence over Trump. She claimed that Trump would be willing to do anything Musk asks if re-elected, making it a safe bet for the tech billionaire to support him. Musk’s endorsement has become more prominent, with reports indicating his initial interest in backing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for the 2024 election before turning his attention to Trump.
Musk has not shied away from expressing his support for Trump, actively promoting him to his millions of social media followers and even appearing alongside him at a recent rally in Pennsylvania. Additionally, Musk founded a pro-Trump super PAC which has reportedly spent around $80 million supporting the former president. The PAC’s unconventional tactics have included paying individuals to sign petitions supporting Trump’s policies on issues like freedom of speech and gun rights.
One of the key components of the Trump campaign’s outreach efforts has been the support of Musk and his organisations. Trump has reciprocated the support by praising Musk as a genius and indicating his intention to appoint him to oversee significant spending cuts if re-elected. This potential role would give Musk unparalleled influence, particularly considering his firm’s substantial government contracts. The Trump campaign has also reportedly leveraged Musk’s social platform to prevent the circulation of certain articles deemed detrimental to the campaign.
As the relationship between Musk and Trump continues to deepen, questions arise about the extent of Musk’s influence and the implications for a potential future Trump administration. The close alignment between the tech billionaire and the former president raises concerns about the intersection of business interests and political power, prompting scrutiny from critics and observers alike.
Requests for comments from Musk and Trump regarding these allegations have been made, but no responses have been received at the time of reporting. As the 2024 election cycle unfolds, the dynamics between influential figures like Musk and political leaders like Trump are sure to remain a topic of interest and scrutiny on the national stage.