A familiar scene from Chinese history is playing out in the U.S., where the meritorious Musk is being 'killed after the millstone is removed'. Dramatic events are never lacking on the American political stage; a familiar scene from Chinese history has recently unfolded in their country. Let's take a look at what kind of story it is!
As is well known, Musk played a significant role in Trump's victory; he not only provided funding and support but also put in tremendous effort, personally campaigning for Trump. Fortunately, Trump is also a man of his word; after the election success, he rewarded Musk with a ministerial position, overseeing institutional efficiency and optimization, making him quite influential, with some even calling Musk the shadow president.
Recently, leaders from various countries have called to congratulate Trump, and Trump often lets him answer the calls, even praising Musk multiple times during his victory speech. One could say that it is currently a honeymoon period for the two, but historical experience shows that initially close relationships are more likely to encounter crises later, as exemplified by Yongzheng and Nian Gengyao.
Regarding this, there are indeed traces to follow in the two of them. According to relevant reports, Musk has frequently appeared at Mar-a-Lago, almost daily with Trump, and has shared photos with Trump's family members.
In addition, he has continuously proposed radical views for Trump's second term and forcefully shared them, making some of Trump's 'old ministers' feel annoyed, believing he is overstepping his bounds. In plain terms, Trump and his circle can no longer tolerate Musk and are starting to give him the cold shoulder.
According to reports from American media, Musk attributed Trump's presidential victory entirely to himself, boasting about the American Political Action Committee and social media platform X, trying to make Trump feel indebted to him. This caused dissatisfaction among some members of Trump's transition team, who believed Musk only made two small contributions: one was spending money for support, and the other was using his own company Twitter to send messages of support. It is evident that Musk is getting a bit carried away! Logically, he should also be well-read; has he never studied ancient Chinese history? Those who take credit for others' achievements often end up with a tragic fate when the rabbit dies and the dog is cooked.
Although Trump speaks highly of Musk, it does not mean changes will not occur. Musk's high-profile style conflicts with the low-key and behind-the-scenes behavior of some people in Trump's core circle, which has already triggered some people's annoyance and dissatisfaction.
If this situation continues to develop, it will only lead to internal conflicts within Trump's team, affecting their relationships with core members. Imagine if it really reached that point; what choice would Trump make? Moreover, Musk and Trump also have fundamental disagreements, such as on energy issues. Musk is passionate about new energy, aiming not only to sell Tesla globally but also hoping to replace existing energy with solar energy, making electric vehicles a part of energy consumption and production, with a focus on the future of humanity, the stars, the sea, and Mars colonization.
During the election, Trump stated that he would not develop electric vehicles after taking office and would cancel the Biden administration's subsidies for electric vehicles. He is focused on the next four years, believing that developing fossil fuel and gasoline vehicle industries can lower energy prices and curb inflation. This single divergence could lead the two to part ways.
Recently in the U.S., there has been rampant speculation that Trump will cancel the fiscal subsidy policy for new energy electric vehicles, which directly led to a significant drop in Tesla's stock price. Poor Musk, who barely settled into his position, was hit with a heavy blow; this is a bit too hasty for 'killing the donkey to get the millstone off'.
Overall, both Musk and Trump are very intelligent individuals with flamboyant personalities. Therefore, whether Musk can complete a full four-year term in the Trump administration is truly a big question mark; after all, two tigers cannot share one mountain. Personally, I suggest Musk hurry up and read some ancient Chinese history books, so he doesn't end up like Nian Gengyao, which would truly mean losing both the wife and the soldiers!#BabyMarvinf9c7火星狗