Recently from the “worst person you know just made a point” department, Steve Bannon called Elon Musk a “truly evil person” with no real ideology other than collectivism and protection. own wealth Talking to Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera, Bannon say “Stopping him has become a personal issue for me,” and confirmed that Musk would be fired from Trump's inner circle by Inauguration Day.
Bannon is a racist. hate women and anti-democracy A person who has failed at almost everything he has ever done. (Except for accepting Trump into office Which if to be honest Considered a pretty big one) One of the columns wins right there), but he still read Musk smartly. This is probably because no one can spot a swindler like other swindlers. So let him cook for a moment.
in interviewBannon argued the only reason Musk is friends with Trump is to protect his mountain of money. “He will do whatever it takes to make sure that one of his companies is protected. Or is there a better deal? Or he makes more money,” Bannon said. “His consolidation of wealth And then through wealth – power, that's what he's focused on.” He argued that Musk has no ideological position to speak of, only having a “single goal” to “become a trillionaire,” and called him a proponent. He also said he expected Musk to back down easily, stating “He won't fight. He has the maturity of a child.”
Bannon and Musk appear to be facing off. As the second Trump administration faces headwinds to its inaugural day, Musk, who now assumes the role, Hanger-On-in-Chief, previously held by Bannon It is still building what it calls a “Department of Government Efficiency,” according to a new report. Report from the New York Times– Meanwhile, Musk likes to act like DOGE is now a real agency on Twitter, giving it a gray “government” checkmark and all. But this group appears to exist primarily in Signal conversations with Silicon Valley elites.
Musk is reportedly asking tech executives who have expressed interest in getting their hands dirty in government to serve six months without pay, working 80 hours a week. Essentially, Musk is an ideal arrangement for everyone who employs him. Those willing to do it (the “unpaid” part is a non-starter for most people, according to the NYT) will be embedded within the agency and tasked with providing guidance on how. Improving operations and reducing costs
Ultimately, what the actual DOGE will be like is still unknown. Trump says he will continue to build the group. Even if that's the case. no teeth– Can give advice but little else. And the latest gossip in Trump's world is that the president-elect is fed up with Musk's inaction. Appears on Kara Swisher's podcast.New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman recently said that “Musk appears to be more willing to irritate Trump than many others and less concerned about what that might mean” and described the partnership as they are “Full relationships” with “potential” for becoming even more.”
If Bannon wants to push Musk out the window, it looks like Musk is trying to stick his head out the window. But predicting where Trump will allow his loyalty to collapse is difficult. Bannon has already attacked once in the MAGA civil war during H-1B Visa Controversy Where Musk and the Techno-Bros are seen defending their tools for attracting skilled immigrants, Bannon sits on the other side. argument that “the entire immigration system is controlled by technology overlords” (his real objection comes from Racists believe there are too many Asians. in the technology industry and others undermines “civil society” But Bannon is good at repositioning himself to try and meet a moment.)
Musk won that battle with Trump. Take Musk's side. And he said he has always supported talented people to come to America. But the truth is that Musk's usefulness over Trump may be over. He happily took the money while Musk was fully committed to Trump's candidacy, but it's unclear if Musk can continue to prove himself useful rather than annoying in the actual Oval Office. Bannon may now be in the suburbs. But he's real. Ability to survive like a cockroach– The real shame is that one of them has to win. Either way The rest of us are at a loss.