Musk committed a big mistake, or was he abandoned by Trump in advance? Trump was re-elected as the US president, and the role of billionaire Musk in this is self-evident.
From generous donations to social media campaigns, Musk has almost become the hero behind Trump's victory. However, as the trumpet of victory sounded, Musk seemed to be a little "overconfident" and began to frequently intervene in the decision-making process of the new government, even acting like a "co-president" on some occasions. Will such high-profile words and deeds make Trump abandon this former ally in advance?
Musk's high profile is not without reason. According to US media reports, he not only has a close relationship with Trump in public, but also repeatedly emphasizes that the "American Political Action Committee" he leads and the social media he controls are the key to Trump's victory.
This kind of repeated boasting not only makes people aesthetically fatigued, but also makes people feel that Musk is "asking for credit." After all, Trump's election is the result of the combined effect of many factors. Although Musk has made an indispensable contribution, he is not the only factor.
What made Trump's transition team even more dissatisfied was that Musk seemed to have begun to "overstep his authority" and meddle in domestic and foreign affairs.
For example, when Ukrainian President Zelensky called to congratulate Trump on his victory, Musk took the call without any hesitation; and when Trump met with Republican lawmakers, Musk also accompanied them throughout, causing the tone of the meeting to deviate and turn it into a meeting to praise Musk.
These actions made the transition team members feel that Musk had interfered too much in the decision-making process of the new government and even regarded himself as a "co-president." The Trump family's attitude towards Musk is also quite subtle.
Trump's granddaughter even said that it was like having an "Uncle Musk" in the family. This title undoubtedly further exacerbated the transition team's dissatisfaction with Musk.
In their view, if Musk is in charge of both domestic and foreign affairs, what is the use of professionals like them? Musk's high profile is not limited to domestic affairs, he has also entered the field of diplomacy.
According to Iranian sources, Musk has already contacted the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations to discuss the issue of easing US-Iran relations. This move shocked the members of the transition team. After all, diplomatic affairs are a highly professional and sensitive field, and Musk, as an entrepreneur, obviously does not have the professional ability and experience to handle such affairs.
So why is Musk so high-profile? Is it because he is really confident that he and Trump have a long-term community of interests, so he doesn't need to care about those unspoken rules? Or is it because he wants to realize his "merit of support" as soon as possible and pursue the maximization of benefits in all aspects? Whatever the reason, Musk's high-profile performance has caused dissatisfaction and vigilance among Trump's transition team.
A very realistic question is, if the conflict between Musk and other Trump aides intensifies, even to the point of public falling out and attacking each other, how will Trump choose? Will he abandon Musk and let him out early? The key to this question is whether Trump still needs Musk's support after he officially takes power.
After all, Musk's "merit of support" is not eternal, it has a "shelf life". If Musk's high-profile performance overdraws Trump's trust in him, then the relationship between the two is likely to break down. Musk should be aware that politics is not his forte. Although he can call the shots in the fields of technology and business, he is still a novice on the political stage. If he wants to continue to exert influence in the political field, he must learn to be low-key and humble, and respect the opinions and rules of professionals.
Otherwise, he is likely to pay a heavy price for his high-profile words and deeds. Can Trump tolerate Musk's high-profile words and deeds? This question may only be answered by time. But we can be sure that if Musk does not change his style of doing things, his relationship with Trump is likely to face a severe test. After all, in the complex arena of politics, no one can remain undefeated forever.#BabyMarvin合约地址F9C7 