'Dark MAGA' spreads as conservatives embrace Musk's influence on Trump
At an annual gathering of conservative activists, the signature red “Make America Great Again” hats popularized by President Donald Trump were interspersed with a noticeable number of the black “Dark MAGA” hats made popular by Elon Musk. The emerging influence of billionaire Elon Musk on President Donald Trump was on display as conservatives increasingly adopted his ideas and rhetoric. Musk's connections to Trump have created a conservative power center in his own right, with many seeing him as an authentic and unique individual who can bring about change.
- This phenomenon highlights the blurring of lines between politics and business, as individuals like Elon Musk leverage their wealth and influence to shape public policy and further their personal interests.
- How will this growing alignment between corporate power and conservative ideology reshape the country's economic and social landscape in the years to come?