After a dramatic " scolding" of President Donald Trump and the US government over the "super-huge" spending bill, Elon Musk not only publicly criticized Mr. Trump, but also hinted that he had helped the US President win the election, signaled the establishment of a new party and issued a series of shocking accusations.
Elon Musk from the right wing is said to have become the most dangerous "crowd breaker" for Mr. Trump. Its not because Elon Musk is the richest billionaire in the world. It is not because he has social network X with more than 220 million followers. What makes President Trump - and the entire Republican Party - worried is the level of respect that Republicans have for Elon Musk.
According to the latest Economist/YouGov survey, 76% of Republicans love Elon Musk. Another survey by the New York Times/Siena College shows that this number is 77%.
Elon Musk even surpasses senior leaders such as Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson or Senate majority leader John Thune in terms of party support.
Only two have surpassed Elon Musk in popularity in the Republican Party, President Donald Trump and Vice President of JD Vance. But the difference is that Elon Musk does not need to run for office to take the forum. He controlled it.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) - the government spending cutting agency led by Elon Musk - once caused fierce controversy, but scored points in the eyes of conservative voters who have always supported reducing the government size. A Harvard-Harris survey shows that nearly 90% of Republicans believe the DOGE is effective.
To them, Elon Musk is not only a symbol of opposition to underground power groups but also a person who " speaks out loudly" about things they "s intricately" say.
According to polls, Elon Musk does not need to win the presidential seat to create risks for Mr. Trump. Elon Musk is capable of deviating Mr. Trump's agenda, dividing the party, and disrupting the 2026 midterm election.
What makes Trump and Republicans worried is that Elon Musk is well aware of MAGA's weakness.
Elon Musk was present in the room where MAGA was born - at campaigns, cabinet showbiz speeches, and shady political deals. He understands MAGA voters. And now, he knows how to make them betray the person they once worshiped.
Mr. Trump is still leading in the support rate in the Republican Party. But when the potential opponent is a billionaire, controls the media, is not a candidate, is not tied, and is capable of "trolling" the entire political system, it is no longer a two-way game. It was a board of cards where Elon Musk held his card to the owner.
However, Elon Musk, for his part, is not without its losses. The unhealthy, unsweetened relationship between two powerful men shocked the police and Wall Street, causing Tesla's market value to evade by about 150 billion USD in just one day, while pushing SpaceX's government contracts worth tens of billions of USD into danger.
