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In a curious twist of fate, as Tesla’s stock took a nosedive, Donald Trump leveraged his presidential platform to artificially inflate its value—first via a post on Truth Social, and then through a staged event where he ostensibly chose a Tesla to “purchase.”
In his remarks, Trump read from a prepared script about Tesla, which you can view here:
However, a photographer from Getty Images captured an intriguing moment: the text Trump was reading turned out to be a sales pitch for Tesla:
This spectacle exemplifies the current state of the presidency. Donald Trump appears less as a leader and more as a marketing tool, reading from a script provided by corporate interests. He seems to embody the facade of a billionaire oligarchy led by figures like Elon Musk and others.
It’s a startling reality: the presidency is being leveraged to promote automobiles.
Old habits die hard, and some of Trump’s adversaries have mistakenly centered their efforts on stopping him, while he has increasingly taken on the role of a mere figurehead in his 2024 campaign.
For billionaires like Musk, the distraction created by focusing on Trump is a boon. Oligarchs thrive when their activities unfold in obscurity.
When the day comes that a lame-duck Trump exits in 2028, these oligarchs will surely find a new face to represent them. Hence, it is crucial to scrutinize the individuals shaping policies that impact vital social programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, instead of fixating on the carnival barker whose presence serves to divert attention from the real issues at play.
What are your thoughts? Is Trump merely a figurehead for Musk? We invite you to share your opinion in the comments below.
