He always turns on 'em.

  • Kalkaline
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    134 hours ago

    How does Musk not know Trump is just going to seize his assets?

    • TimLovesTech (AuDHD)(he/him)
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      115 hours ago

      But Trump is still 100% about himself, so the second Musk is unable to do what Trump wants from him he’ll turn on him too. And Pence got his religious following (and the beginning of his cult - help put him between God and his base), and Guialani was in charge of lies/propaganda (to feed the cult). They both served their purpose for Trump until he no longer needed them.

      • @[email protected]
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        34 hours ago

        The difference is they both got their power directly through Trump. That makes them replaceable.

        I won’t say Trump won’t start feuding with Musk at some point (the man clearly has issues with self control) but the dynamic is very different. Musk’s wealth and followers make him powerful independent of Trump’s whims. I expect Trump will be more careful not to alienate him.

    • @Alteon
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      477 hours ago

      Agreed. If anything, Musk has just bought himself a politician. Trump will be beholden to him, much like he is with Russia.

  • Optional
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    105 hours ago

    Trump wants his money, sure but the attention he takes away from trump will be his undoing. Pence and Rude were toadies, but Ketamine Elmo isn’t gonna play that.