Musk and Trump's argument showing just how corrupt Trump and the US govt is

[frigidweirdo]

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/06/business/elon-musk-donald-trump-damage-companies

"How much damage could Donald Trump do to Elon Musk?"

"Tesla stock soared in the months after the November presidential election because investors were convinced Donald Trump was about to do massive favors for his largest financial backer, Tesla CEO Elon Musk.""

Literally everyone expected Trump to use his position to give his friend's business a boost. Everyone expected that government would be used to enrich one businessman over others.

"But Trump can also do great damage to Musk’s many business interests."

And people now expect that Trump will try and hurt Musk's businesses. Why? Because Trump expects everyone to "respect" him. He doesn't need to respect anyone else though. He's the man with the power and he's going to wield it like an absolute monarch, not like a person who is doing the best for the people of the country. At no point has Trump spoken about what is best for the people, he's spoken about himself and Musk, in this matter.

"Tesla has relatively few government contracts. But there are numerous federal policies that directly affect its finances, including a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle buyers that allows Tesla and other automakers to raise prices. That was likely worth billions to Tesla last year alone."

So, the question is, would Trump hurt all electric car makers, just to get at Musk, or just attack Tesla and not everyone else?

Do people want their government run in such a way where the President can act like this, without, it seems, any oversight (because the electoral system sure doesn't have much oversight).

 

[yidnar]

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/06/business/elon-musk-donald-trump-damage-companies

"How much damage could Donald Trump do to Elon Musk?"

"Tesla stock soared in the months after the November presidential election because investors were convinced Donald Trump was about to do massive favors for his largest financial backer, Tesla CEO Elon Musk.""

Literally everyone expected Trump to use his position to give his friend's business a boost. Everyone expected that government would be used to enrich one businessman over others.

"But Trump can also do great damage to Musk’s many business interests."

And people now expect that Trump will try and hurt Musk's businesses. Why? Because Trump expects everyone to "respect" him. He doesn't need to respect anyone else though. He's the man with the power and he's going to wield it like an absolute monarch, not like a person who is doing the best for the people of the country. At no point has Trump spoken about what is best for the people, he's spoken about himself and Musk, in this matter.

"Tesla has relatively few government contracts. But there are numerous federal policies that directly affect its finances, including a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle buyers that allows Tesla and other automakers to raise prices. That was likely worth billions to Tesla last year alone."

So, the question is, would Trump hurt all electric car makers, just to get at Musk, or just attack Tesla and not everyone else?

Do people want their government run in such a way where the President can act like this, without, it seems, any oversight (because the electoral system sure doesn't have much oversight).

lol ! now the leftists that accused Musk of being a Nazi and giving a Nazi salute ,while threatening Musk and setting fire to his dealerships are concerned for Musks well being .. lol !

 

[BluesLegend]

lol ! now the leftists that accused Musk of being a Nazi and giving a Nazi salute ,while threatening Musk and setting fire to his dealerships are concerned for Musks well being .. lol !

Democrats are sidelined and no longer matter so they flail in all directions.

 

[frigidweirdo]

lol ! now the leftists that accused Musk of being a Nazi and giving a Nazi salute ,while threatening Musk and setting fire to his dealerships are concerned for Musks well being .. lol !

Not sure which part of this makes you think anyone gives a damn about Musk. Let's see if the MAGA lot start hating Musk now.

 

[Oddball]

So much for the "Trump is being bought" trope.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Democrats are sidelined and no longer matter so they flail in all directions.

The Dems and the Reps always matter, because they're the two power bases. Trump has until Jan 2027 to have free reign to act like the Godfather.

 

[BluesLegend]

So much for the "Trump is being bought" trope.

Sadly, even hypocrisy and flip flops this blatant don't embarrass Democrats.

 

[BluesLegend]

The Dems and the Reps always matter, because they're the two power bases. Trump has until Jan 2027 to have free reign to act like the Godfather.

Dems will be destroyed the traitorous lowlife filth, clear?

 

[frigidweirdo]

Sadly, even hypocrisy and flip flops this blatant don't embarrass Democrats.

Doesn't embarrass Republicans either... hence why a new electoral system is required, preferably Proportional Representation.

 

[BluesLegend]

Doesn't embarrass Republicans either... hence why a new electoral system is required, preferably Proportional Representation.

Meh, let's just divide the country and let the Dem filth live in depravity in their own country. We'll build a wall to keep them out of our country.

 

[ColonelAngus]

Biden having dementia and cancer and everyone lying about it shows how corrupt that administration was.

Trump and Musk feuding shows there is not corruption.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Meh, let's just divide the country and let the Dem filth live in depravity in their own country. We'll build a wall to keep them out of our country.

Seems that unless someone who is sensible and charismatic comes along, the US is destined to end in civil war.

Maybe if people actually cared about their country, they would find that PR would be a solution that would work.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Biden having dementia and cancer and everyone lying about it shows how corrupt that administration was.

Trump and Musk feuding shows there is not corruption.

Plenty of corruption for you to talk about, seems weird you spoke about something that is nothing.

Everyone knew Biden was having issues, not like FDR where people didn't know he was in a wheel chair, they tried to hide it, but didn't exactly succeed, did they?

No, Trump and Musk are showing that A) there's corruption and B) that Trump supporters will say anything, no matter how ridiculous.

 

[Moonglow]

Not sure which part of this makes you think anyone gives a damn about Musk. Let's see if the MAGA lot start hating Musk now.

They do as Daddy tells them.

 

[frigidweirdo]

They do as Daddy tells them.

Mostly whenever I start threads like this, it's just people looking for excuses as to why they can ignore this whole thing.

 

[Mac1958]

Do people want their government run in such a way where the President can act like this, without, it seems, any oversight (because the electoral system sure doesn't have much oversight).

A "President" literally picking the winners and the losers on a day-to-day basis is the essence of authoritarianism.

The flock will try to compare what Democratic Presidents have done because they always try that tactic, but Trump is being far more specific, random and punitive. And he knows he can get away with it, because his enablers are obediently lined up to run interference for him, and because he has the press absolutely intimidated and paralyzed.

 

[TemplarKormac]

Lol. Looks like things are settling down. Musk even deleted the Epstein post, likely because someone took him by the shoulder and educated him a bit.

This is a classic case of informing someone how to know their place in the hierarchy.

 

[krichton]

lol ! now the leftists that accused Musk of being a Nazi and giving a Nazi salute ,while threatening Musk and setting fire to his dealerships are concerned for Musks well being .. lol !

Dummy! People couldn't give a rat's ass about Elon, this isn't about him, this is about the possible abuse of power Trump has wielded because of his office and will continue to wield.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Lol. Looks like things are settling down. Musk even deleted the Epstein post, likely because someone took him by the shoulder and educated him a bit.

This is a classic case of informing someone how to know their place in the hierarchy.

A pity Trump doesn't know his place, or his role.

 

[TemplarKormac]

A pity Trump doesn't know his place, or his role.

Nor do you. Your naivete is astounding.

Besides, you didn't vote for him, so why should you care?