
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the speculative narratives permeating the left-wing Democrat echo chamber is some sort of future schism between President Trump and billionaire businessman Elon Musk. ; As the theory goes, they are both alpha males who will compete more than cooperate. ; Those on the left talk about some future blow up as though it is a matter of certainty.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MSNBC’s Alex Wagner &#8212; along with her panelists &#8212; got downright giddy over the imagined prospect of a break in the mutual admiration – some might say “bromance” – between Trump and Musk. The MSNBC crowd concluded that there was no way Trump and Musk could maintain a friendship. Their egos that are too big for both to fit into the same room. I beg to differ.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Wagner is only one example of Democrat wishful thinking. Ron Dicker, of the HuffPost, penned a commentary headlined, &#8220;&#8216;Morning Joe&#8217; Panelists Nail the Moment When Trump Will Dump Elon Musk.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the article, Dicker referenced Jonathan Lemire’s opinion that a Trump speech reassuring the nation that he was in charge demonstrated a feeling of insecurity on the part of the President-elect. (It was actually a lighthearted statement, but Democrats are having trouble being lighthearted these days.)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lemire went on with his imaginary journey to say, “When the <em>Time Magazine</em> cover drops suggesting that Elon Musk is actually running the show, that may be it.” Maybe? Yeah, like maybe the American Republic will end on Inauguration Day – as has been suggested by those on the nutty left.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They are already predicting that Trump policies will fail – and his base will turn against him. ; They predict voter remorse on an epic scale. ; They see 2026 as the year America will restore Democrats to power in Congress and in down ballot offices across the nation. ; All wishful thinking.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the spirit of a self-proving prophecy, the commentators on the left are trying to provoke the break-up by predicting it – and by poking Trump. ; They hope to get under Trump’s skin by claiming that Musk is acting like the President – is the “shadow President.” ; They are attempting to needle Trump by claiming that Musk is pursuing policies on his own. ;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They argue that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a losing proposition. ; Since it has no authority, they claim it has no influence over Congress – which is where all federal spending cuts have to originate. ; DOGE is essentially a lobbying operation, but with more influence than any lobby in Washington. ; It has the influence of the President of the United States—and for the next two years, at least, Republicans control of Congress.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Counting on a breakup of the Trump/Musk friendship is a fool’s dream. ; Trump is in charge. ; He knows it and so does Musk. ; In my judgment, the bond between Trump and Musk is solid – based on both political viewpoints and personal friendship. ;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That was evident on New Year’s Eve when Musk was seated next to Trump during the Mar-a-Lago festivities. ; The video of Trump, Musk and First Lady Melania doing “The Trump” to the tune of “W.M.C.A.” says a lot – and incidentally, it was the most watched video of the holiday. ; Musk will stick with the person who “brung him to the dance,” as they say.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, there ‘tis.</p>

Democrats engaging in wishful thinking re Trump and Musk
