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The left’s bewildering fixation on Elon Musk has now reached a fever pitch, making it clear that Democrats are more obsessed with the Tesla tycoon than even their perennial target, former President Donald Trump. Musk has recently been handed the reins at the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a position that seems to be driving leftists into a frenzy. Ever since Musk threw his weight behind Trump, naysayers have been predicting a dramatic split between the billionaire and the former president, as though anyone could dim Trump’s dazzling spotlight.
Democrats, armed with a baffling blend of jealousy and desperation, have relentlessly tried to paint Musk as some sort of puppet master pulling Trump’s strings. One trip down memory lane recalls Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s ill-fated attempt to imply that Trump was a mere figurehead, claiming that Musk was the real power behind the throne after a spending bill collapsed. Clearly, they mistook the situation for a soap opera, but let’s face it: neither Trump nor Musk are about to let the whims of the Democrat melodrama dictate their narrative.
Media outlets have dubbed Musk “President Musk” in some deranged effort to undermine Trump’s legitimacy, but the former president isn’t losing any sleep over this mockery. Time magazine even trotted out a cover with Musk at the Resolute Desk, trying to imply he was the architect of a so-called revolution against Washington. Trump, ever the savvy businessman, simply laughed off the idea, admitting he thought Time had gone the way of the dodo bird, lost in a sea of irrelevance.
The Democrats' Latest Strategy Against Trump and Musk Is Failing Miserably https://t.co/AGK5T1oYce
— Deenie (@deenie7940) March 17, 2025
Fast forward to the present, over 50 days into Trump’s second term, and it seems the left’s predictions of a rift between the two are about as accurate as a weather forecast in February. Instead of crumbling, the friendship between Trump and Musk appears stronger than ever. This week, Trump showcased his admiration for Musk by bringing Tesla cars to the White House, even announcing his personal purchase. To the delight of Trump supporters and the chagrin of critics, the president hailed Musk as a “patriot” and praised Tesla’s innovations, sending skeptics into a tizzy.
Musk and his son, the aptly named Lil X, are quickly becoming fixtures at the White House. The billionaire has traveled with Trump on Air Force One, adding a touch of familial warmth to the high-stakes world of politics. In fact, the sight of Trump’s gentle interactions with Musk’s child has melted the hearts of many on social media, portraying Trump as the doting “Grandpa” to Lil X. The relationship between this new political trio illustrates that not only is their partnership surviving; it is thriving, much to the surprise of critics who predicted it would implode.
As both Musk and Trump actively work toward a common goal of shrinking the bloated federal bureaucracy, they remain a powerful duo that Democrats can only hope to disrupt. The left may need more than their usual playbook to drive a wedge between two influential figures who are clearly in sync. Attempting to undermine their partnership has proven to be as effective as trying to stop a Tesla with a bicycle. If Democrats wish to mount any serious opposition to this alliance, they better come up with a strategy that doesn’t just sound good in a Twitter thread but actually addresses their insecurities. Good luck with that!
