Even conservatives can't muster pity for a whining billionaire coming for Granny's Social Security

Summary

Republicans’ efforts to portray Elon Musk as a MAGA martyr are failing, as his victim narrative struggles to resonate with conservative audiences.

Musk’s controversial statements and perceived elitism, including his complaints of being targeted by Democrats, have alienated even right-wing supporters.

Protests and vandalism against Tesla have damaged the brand, and Musk’s ties to Trump have hurt the Trump’s approval ratings, especially on economic issues.

Attempts to rally sympathy for Musk, including his emotional Fox News appearance, have largely backfired.

      • helvetpuli@sopuli.xyz
        4·
        2 days ago

        I remember about twenty years or so ago there was a tiny plaque in there parking lot the Soviets built over the fürerbunker. It gave me great calmness to pee there, against the sign

        Now it’s a bus stop. So current and future generations are deprived of this simple connection with their anti-fascist ancestors.

    • Corkyskog
      7·
      3 days ago

      I want him to blast off on a self funded one way trip to Mars with his closest friends. Then televise him and friends trying to create a Mars society. It would be better than any reality show produced yet.

      • fake_meows@lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        What odds are they giving for “shitty rocket accidentally blows up on launch”?