In praise of Elon Musk
American ThinkerMAR 22
Musk Pledges Tesla Leadership While Scaling Back Political Role
Above: Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks via video link at the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) in Doha, Qatar, on May 20, 2025. Image copyright: Christopher Pike/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Elon Musk's genius and altruism shine despite relentless backlash. He's built the world's top EV company, even as Trump's policies contradict his green energy business model. He's also given billions to charity and Starlink internet to war-torn and disaster-hit areas, showing his selflessness. If that weren't enough, he purchased Twitter to save free speech and created DOGE to save taxpayers' money, yet the left-leaning corporate media ecosystem can't help but vilify him.
Democratic narrative
Musk's altruistic billionaire portrayal is a facade. DOGE promised $2 trillion in cuts but delivered only $71 billion, while federal spending rose $500 billion, and its chaotic cuts have harmed workers and America's social safety net without touching major budget drivers like Social Security. His wealth has also grown immensely, not thanks to his genius, but his proximity to Trump, who gave Starlink government contracts, prioritizing personal gain over public good.