Why will Musk and Trump eventually break up?

Author: Ice Frog Source: X, @Ice_Frog666666

Preface

On the power chessboard across the Atlantic, two names are redefining the rules: Trump and Musk.

Trump is the spokesperson for populism. He incites supporters with simple and direct slogans, aiming to ‘Make America Great Again’ and attempting to reshape the glory of the American Dream. On the other hand, Musk is completely different. He is the tech guru of Silicon Valley, believing in the future, technology, and the universe. He believes that traditional politics are merely outdated tools, and that information and technology are the core of power.

The encounter of these two individuals is destined to be a collision of power and faith.

• A desire to pull the United States back into the past and turn it into an isolated mountain-top country;
• One trying to establish a brand new global power system through information technology.

This conflict was planted in the Capitol Hill incident in 2021, and has been fermenting in the following years, eventually may drive the United States towards an invisible “information coup”.

Act One: The Prelude to the Capitol Hill Incident

On the morning of January 6, 2021, Washington was shrouded in heavy gray fog, with a sense of unease in the cold air.

In front of the Capitol, thousands of Trump supporters gathered, wearing red MAGA hats and holding signs that read ‘election fraud’ and ‘re-election’, shouting slogans. Their anger and resentment seemed to want to destroy the building. The crowd’s anger grew stronger and even the on-site police felt threatened.

In his luxurious private restaurant at Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump sits watching the live broadcast of the protest on TV. A complex smile appears on his face, a mixture of satisfaction and a hint of unease. He takes a bite of his McDonald’s burger and says to his assistant, ‘Look at these people, they love America, they know the truth.’

However, his supporters were not satisfied with just demonstrating. They began to break through the police line and forcefully push down the metal fence. The sound of shattering glass and the protesters’ shouts intertwined, becoming the main theme of Washington that day. A few minutes later, groups of protesters stormed into the Capitol, smashing windows, flipping tables and chairs, and even entering the meeting rooms to take selfies of the ‘victorious moments’ with their phones.

All of this is broadcasted worldwide through live streaming.

On the other side of the Earth, in a meeting room at the Shanghai Gigafactory, Musk sat at the head of the table. In front of him was a report on TSL production capacity, but his attention was drawn to the iPad screen handed to him by his assistant - CNN was live broadcasting the events on Capitol Hill. His brow furrowed, his eyes filled with a complex expression that bordered on admiration. He whispered, ‘This is not just an ordinary protest, it is a force that can change history.’

On this day, the chaos on Capitol Hill became the focus of global media attention. For Trump, this was his counterattack after losing the election. For Musk, it was a public lesson on populist power.

Act II: Trump’s Decline and Musk’s Ambition

The aftermath of the Capitol Hill incident quickly spread. The Democratic Party and mainstream media joined forces to launch a comprehensive reckoning against Trump.

“Clearing Trump” has become the main theme of 2021:

• Ban Account

Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms have collectively banned Trump’s account, depriving him of a direct means of communicating with his 80 million followers. This is the first time in his political life that he has been forced to ‘silence’.

• Criminal charges

Dozens of criminal prosecutions have come one after another, forcing Trump to shuttle back and forth between the courtroom and the public eye.

• Family Betrayal

Even his daughter Ivanka has publicly stated that she is disappointed with the Capitol Hill incident. This statement has left Trump isolated.

The mainstream public opinion unanimously believes that Trump’s political life has come to an end. However, Musk in Silicon Valley has a different view. He said to his friends at a private gathering, ‘They underestimated Trump, but they underestimated the people behind him even more.’

In March 2021, Musk officially topped the Hurun list of the world’s richest people, becoming the richest person in the world. His wealth has accumulated to the extreme, and his ambition for power has begun to sprout.

In public, Musk continues to play the role of the ‘white left’ leader in the tech industry. He supports environmental causes, advocates for the technological revolution of Decentralization, and even publicly criticizes Trump as the ‘representative of democratic crisis’ on Twitter. However, in private, his actions are completely different.

In April 2022, Musk proposed a shocking plan: a $43 billion acquisition of Twitter.

This is not just a business transaction, but also a political gamble. He knows well that social media is no longer just a tool for disseminating information, but a weapon that influences public perception. By controlling Twitter, he can control public opinion and even change the course of history.

Despite the Twitter board’s attempt to block this acquisition with a “poison pill plan,” Musk was undeterred. Six months later, he successfully completed the transaction for $44 billion and renamed it “X.”

Act III: Musk’s Transformation and the Dilemma of the Democratic Party

2022, a year of turning point.

As the Russian-Ukrainian war broke out, the Biden administration was forced to pour a lot of resources into assisting the Ukrainian battlefield. However, the consequences of this war quickly fermented within the United States: the inflation rate soared, energy prices were high, and the cost of living for the lower class increased sharply. The White House continues to issue statements that the American economy is recovering, but the fact is that the price of eggs in supermarkets has almost doubled, and the price of gasoline has become unbearable for many middle-class families.

Meanwhile, the US-Mexico border issue is escalating. The Biden administration terminated the border wall plan during the Trump era, resulting in a large influx of illegal immigrants and a sharp deterioration of public security in border towns. Every day, news of shootings, robberies, and zero-dollar purchases fill the mainstream media in the United States.

Musk keenly seized all this, realizing that this was the best time to redefine the power structure.

However, in this year, his personal life also experienced a huge impact. His eldest son Xavier officially applied to the court for a sex change, becoming a female, and publicly announced that he would cut off ties with his father. This event not only became a family crisis for Musk, but also made him realize the profound impact of ‘awakening culture’ on society.

Elon Musk publicly criticized the transgender movement and the ‘awakening virus’ for the first time on Twitter. His remarks quickly sparked controversy, but also won support from some MAGA groups. He has never publicly admitted to being a supporter of Trump, but has begun to show himself with a ‘MAGA mask’, gradually wooing this political force.

However, this is just a tactic, and Musk’s goals go far beyond the scope of MAGA. He clearly understands that his belief is not populism, but a technological doctrine that transcends national and ideological boundaries:

• Social Darwinism;
• Technological capitalism;
• Egoist Supermanism.

In Musk’s blueprint, the United States is just his experimental ground for power, and technology is his real power tool.

Act IV: The Rift Between Musk and Trump

At the beginning of 2023, the atmosphere in Washington was tense and delicate.

Elon Musk sat in the office of Twitter headquarters, with the screen in front of him displaying messages of gratitude from MAGA supporters for unblocking Trump’s account. He smiled, picked up a cup of coffee, but didn’t drink it. His gaze turned to the window, apparently thinking about something.

At the same time, Trump held a secret meeting at the Mar-a-Lago estate. His advisory team made it clear that Musk’s intentions should not be underestimated, and his actions seem more like an attempt to control the entire MAGA movement rather than support Trump.

“Who does Musk think he is? He will never understand what our faith is!” Trump angrily slapped the table. His advisors remained silent, knowing that the former president’s anger was building up, but no one dared to directly refute Musk’s importance.

The key reason for their gradual split is that they have completely different definitions of power:

• Trump’s MAGA movement is populist at its core, and he believes his power comes from the loyalty of grassroots supporters.
• Musk, on the other hand, believes in the power of technology and capital. He sees Trump as nothing more than a pawn in the game of power - a temporary tool.

The divergence is becoming increasingly public. In May 2023, Musk mentioned in an interview, ‘We should not be afraid of artificial intelligence, what we should really worry about is foolish leaders.’ Although he did not name names, the Trump camp quickly interpreted this statement as a dig at Trump.

Act V: Prelude to the Information Coup

In 2024, the preparations for the US presidential election are in full swing.

Behind the MAGA movement, Musk’s Silicon Valley tech group is accelerating its expansion. He has successfully acquired CNN and is integrating it into the Twitter operating system. He has launched a new Algorithm on the Twitter platform that can analyze user emotions in real-time and push customized political content based on user interests.

The Trump team realizes that Musk’s Twitter is no longer a neutral platform. It’s more like a weapon, a tool that can shape public perception. A senior advisor to Trump said at the meeting: ‘If we can’t control public opinion, winning votes is meaningless.’

At the same time, Musk’s actions are becoming bolder.

• He publicly announced that he will distribute Token rewards to every Twitter user participating in the election to encourage “real and transparent voting”.
• The nonprofit he funded began running advertisements in key swing states promoting the idea that “technology is changing the world,” indirectly suggesting that Trump’s “outdated” policies would hinder America’s future.

This information war is not only a power experiment, but also a global technological revolution. Musk is testing whether election results can be directly influenced through information control. If successful, this will be one of the most disruptive changes in modern political history.

Ending: Inevitable Confrontation

In November 2024, the United States welcomed a new presidential election.

Standing on a stage in Florida, Trump delivered a speech to tens of thousands of supporters. His voice was hoarse but passionate: ‘This is not an ordinary election, it is a battle for the soul of America!’ Cheers erupted from the crowd, and the MAGA flag waved in the air.

Meanwhile, Musk is in a high-tech conference room in Silicon Valley, California, watching the data analysis results of CNN and Twitter. His team reports that his Algorithm can accurately predict voters’ voting preferences and even change the flow of 5% of the votes through content delivery.

Trump emphasizes tradition and faith, while Musk has shaped a futuristic utopian vision through technological means, two completely different power paradigms, future conflicts are inevitable.

What is the result of this future confrontation?

The final answer has yet to be revealed, but what can be certain is that the impact of this power game will far surpass the United States and even transcend the earth itself.

What is the future power? Who will control the fate of humanity? This ‘information revolution’ will reveal the answer.