#TrumpVsMusk Emperor & Merchant: Does History Repeat Itself Between Trump and Musk?

In Chinese history, Zhu Yuanzhang – the peasant rebel – received significant financial support from Shen Wansan, the richest merchant during the late Ming dynasty. But when Zhu ascended the throne, he eliminated Shen, fearing that excessive financial power could overturn his authority.

Today, Donald Trump – a powerful politician with populist ideas – is facing a modern-day 'Shen Wansan': Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, who possesses immense technology, platforms, and social influence (X, Tesla, SpaceX...).

🧠 Unlike in the past, Musk is not just a financial backer; he also controls information and technology. But Trump is not the kind of emperor who can easily be led – he is returning to the political arena with tremendous political and populist strength.

Will they collaborate or undermine each other?

Will history repeat itself – or will a new era rewrite the rules of power?

👉 Who do you think will win in the soft battle between politics and technology?