Summary
In a Fox News interview, Elon Musk and Sean Hannity repeatedly talked over Donald Trump, sidelining him in a discussion about government efficiency.
Musk dominated the conversation, warning of national bankruptcy and presenting himself as a savior.
Hannity largely directed questions to Musk, while Trump struggled to interject.
The awkward exchange fueled speculation about Musk’s influence, with some questioning who is really in charge.
When the fallout happens between Trump and Musk, Trump may find it difficult to get rid of him since he has handed so much power to Musk (via write access to government databases).
There will come a point where he literally won’t be able to get rid of him once control of the law enforcement arm goes to Musk.
If we’re lucky they’ll destroy each other entirely.
I promise you, they would take America with them. Willingly, out of spite, if nothing else.
We’re already going down. Better that they do with the rest of us.
Don’t tease me!
I’m willing to let them take exactly half of America down with them.
I don’t think this is true. I think there are multiple avenues for which Musk could be prosecuted if Trump wants him gone. All he has to do is say the word and Musk will be in jail on the same day.