The Young Wolf Challenges the Old Wolf: Elon Musk Versus Donald Trump – Elon Musk as a Blemish on White South Africa

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[I wrote this. I'm not impressed with Musk's behaviour. Jan]

Elon Musk’s recent backstabbing and feud with Donald Trump is tasteless and reveals troubling aspects of his character. It offers a rare opportunity to see Musk as he truly is. Trump is no angel himself, but Musk’s attack is uncalled for on many levels. His behavior exposes his real character. Trump has long surrounded himself with Jews, both socially and in business. He was close friends with the Jewish pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and attended many of his parties. It’s evident that Trump and many other wealthy white men and Jews—such as Alan Dershowitz—participated in orgies and sex parties, likely involving underage white girls. Any man who has sex with a girl 13 or under is technically a pedophile, and Epstein’s parties clearly crossed that line.

According to Musk, the Epstein files aren’t being released because Trump is mentioned extensively. That’s no surprise. But it’s disingenuous of Musk to single out Trump while ignoring the fact that thousands—perhaps tens of thousands—of extremely wealthy, powerful, upper-class white men and Jews were involved in similar behavior. Musk’s mention of this is clearly an attempt to hit Trump with the lowest blow possible, showing that he is deeply vindictive.

Let’s step back for perspective. Elon Musk is officially an American citizen, but he’s only been one for 23 years. He spent the first 20 years of his life outside the U.S. I don’t consider him a “true American.” He should be careful how he behaves in his adopted country. While Musk may have helped Trump, Trump also gave him access to serious opportunities in government. Government, no matter how corrupt it may seem, is not the same as business—it is the real seat of power. Musk should show more respect for the American system.

Musk is no angel himself. In 2022, Business Insider reported that SpaceX paid $250,000 in severance to a flight attendant who accused Musk of exposing himself and propositioning her. What concerns me more than any of that, however, is his drug use. Musk smoked marijuana on Joe Rogan’s podcast in 2018 and has admitted to using psychedelics and ketamine under medical supervision. There are rumors that he has used LSD and other hallucinogens—LSD being extremely dangerous and mentally destabilizing. Reports even suggest he may have been using ketamine while involved with the U.S. government. This behavior suggests a lack of mental stability, and that is not a good sign.

Trump may be wild with women, but that is typical male behavior. Drug use, especially involving powerful hallucinogens, is an entirely different matter. Musk must be careful—he lives in a glass house in his adopted homeland.

Looking into Musk’s wealth reveals that it’s highly leveraged. That means his so-called wealth is largely based on borrowed money and financial risk-taking. The idea that he’s “the richest man in the world” is misleading. His wealth is not based on stable, tangible assets. Musk is a high-risk player. Warren Buffett, the highly respected American investor worth over $170 billion, was once asked whether he would invest in any of Musk’s companies. His answer was a flat “No.” Musk’s companies are extremely leveraged.

Moreover, Musk’s businesses have received billions of dollars in support from the U.S. government. SpaceX alone has received over $15 billion in federal contracts from NASA. Additional contracts came from the Department of Defense and the U.S. Space Force. Tesla has also benefited enormously from government support: a $465 million loan from the Department of Energy, $1.5 billion in indirect federal EV tax credits, over $9 billion in ZEV credit sales, $2.1–2.5 billion in state and local incentives, and another $0.5–1 billion in energy subsidies—totaling well over $13 billion in support.

The truth is, Elon Musk would be nothing without the U.S. government. Everything he has achieved is based on American technology and opportunities. He never personally invented or built electric vehicles or spacecraft. If Musk starts behaving arrogantly or recklessly, the American elite can destroy him. His entire empire is a house of cards that can be dismantled with a quiet change in legislation or a reduction in support. He operates on high risk and keeps taking more.

It seems Musk is shifting gears since his time associating with Trump. He now appears to be pursuing politics and power in America. He’s a wild card, but I don’t believe he has any core values beyond money and business. His recent public criticism of Trump’s proposed new law was a direct challenge—despite the fact that Trump gave him access to critical discussions and decision-making. Musk could have raised his concerns privately. Instead, he aired them publicly, breaking trust.

Musk’s actions were disrespectful. When you work with someone closely and have direct access to them, it’s best to discuss issues face-to-face—not run to the media. When Trump responded mildly, Musk escalated quickly, lashing out more viciously within days of leaving government advisory roles. He is the young wolf challenging the old wolf—but Trump still holds the real power.

Trump and his allies likely know a lot about Musk, including from high-security government facilities he visited. They don’t need to publicly retaliate. But Trump could quietly squeeze Musk’s businesses with legal and financial pressures. And while I don’t think the U.S. government will act as vindictively as Musk has, it’s clear that Musk is quick to turn on people and stab them in the back. More troubling is that he appears emotionally unstable—his spat with Trump comes across more like the outburst of an angry nerd than a calculated leader.

I see Musk as a spoiled child in a chaotic modern world. He may be smart and wealthy, but he has no maturity, no political instinct, and no sense of loyalty. His businesses are facing boycotts in Europe, especially Tesla. His erratic behavior and drug use suggest he is unfit for real power, especially in government.

In contrast, Trump—despite all his flaws—is on a serious mission. He’s fighting the mass media and pushing for changes that could benefit White America and Western civilization. Musk, by contrast, is living in a world of Twitter and TikTok. He may have made some contributions to free speech, but his work is not as important or grounded as Trump’s.

More importantly, Musk’s betrayal of Trump damages more than just their personal relationship. It reflects badly on White South Africans. Americans will remember that this guy was from South Africa, and they won’t like that he turned on them. It may make them suspicious of other White South Africans in the future. Fortunately, the Afrikaners Trump works with—such as the golfers—are nothing like Musk.

In the end, Musk’s behavior is a blemish on White South Africa. It’s bad form, at the very least. I see him as a nerdy child lost in a deranged world. If the Americans quietly punish him or pull the plug on him, he will have brought it upon himself. Elon Musk behaved like an asshole.