Summary

Democratic strategist Chai Komanduri claims Elon Musk has “taken over” MAGA and the Republican Party, likening it to how Trump originally took control of the GOP.

Musk, a former Biden supporter, shifted to Republicans over disagreements on free speech, immigration, and public health.

Now a close Trump ally, Musk has donated $75 million to pro-Trump groups and will co-lead the “Department of Government Efficiency” to reduce government waste.

His rising influence in GOP politics is seen as positioning him as a potential MAGA successor.

  • @Maggoty
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    42 months ago

    Rich people have absolutely worked together in the past. Your theory only works until suddenly it doesn’t and we have a big ass threat to deal with.

    • @horse_battery_staple
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      92 months ago

      We already have a “big ass threat” it’s the Christo-fascists on the supreme court, the wingnut lower court judges, and all the dark money being funneled to groups like Mom’s for Liberty who’re burning books.

      Musk and Trump are just symptoms of this “big ass threat” and the DNC have been slow rolling their response because they’re fat on the same dark money.

      We’re in an autocracy. And there’s a lot of work to get out of it.

      • @Maggoty
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        32 months ago

        Yeah. Yeah, the rich people are already working together.

        • @horse_battery_staple
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          2 months ago

          I’m saying "yes and… " here. The point of my argument is that merely being rich, regardless of political affiliation, is contributing to the autocracy. Even when they’re at odds. They’re still paying into a system that benefits them.

          • @Maggoty
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            12 months ago

            My point is they may have interpersonal issues but they all very much understand why they donate to the Heritage Foundation and Federalist Society.

            • @horse_battery_staple
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              22 months ago

              Yes, and their tax break from those donations defund federal aid that could be used for the general good.