Author: Ice Frog Source: X, @Ice_Frog666666
Foreword
On the chessboard of power on both sides of the Atlantic, two names are redefining the rules: Trump and Musk.
Trump is the spokesperson for populism. He uses simple and direct slogans to incite supporters, aiming to "make America great again" and trying to reshape the glory of the American dream. On the other hand, Musk is completely different. He is the tech guru of Silicon Valley, who believes in the future, technology and the stars. He believes that traditional politics is nothing more than an outdated tool, and information and technology are the core of power.
The encounter between these two people is destined to be a collision of power and faith.
This conflict was foreshadowed in the Capitol Hill incident in 2021, and continued to ferment in the following years, and may eventually push the United States towards an invisible "information coup".
Act 1: The fuse of the Capitol Hill incident
On the morning of January 6, 2021, Washington was shrouded in a heavy gray fog, and the cold air was filled with uneasiness.
In front of the Capitol, thousands of Trump supporters gathered, wearing red MAGA hats, holding signs that read "election fraud" and "re-election", and shouting slogans. Their anger and resentment seemed to destroy the building in one fell swoop. The anger of the crowd grew, and even the police on the scene felt threatened.
Far away in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, Trump sat in his luxuriously decorated private dining room, and the protest was being broadcast live on TV. He had a complex smile on his face, like a kind of satisfaction, but also with a hint of uneasiness. He took a hard bite of the McDonald's burger and said to the assistant beside him: "Look at these people, they love America, they know the truth."
However, his supporters were not satisfied with simple demonstrations. They began to break through the cordon and forcefully pushed down the metal fence. The sound of broken glass and the shouts of protesters intertwined and became the main theme of Washington that day. A few minutes later, groups of protesters broke into the Capitol, smashed windows, turned over tables and chairs, and even broke into the conference room to take selfies of the "moment of victory" with their mobile phones.
All this was broadcast around the world through live broadcasts.
On the other side of the earth, in a conference room at the Shanghai Super Factory, Musk was sitting in the main seat. In front of him was a report on Tesla's production capacity, but his eyes fell on the iPad screen handed over by his assistant-CNN was broadcasting the Capitol Hill incident live. His brows were furrowed, and his eyes were filled with a complex expression of almost appreciation. He whispered: "This is not an ordinary protest, this is a force that can change history."
On this day, the riots on Capitol Hill became the focus of global media attention. For Trump, this was his counterattack after losing the election; for Musk, this was an open class on the power of populism.
Act 2: Trump’s loss of power and Musk’s ambitions
The aftermath of the Capitol Hill incident spread rapidly. The Democratic Party and the mainstream media joined forces to launch a comprehensive liquidation of Trump.
"Liquidating Trump" has become the main theme of 2021:
Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms have banned Trump’s account, and he has lost the tool to communicate directly with 80 million fans. This is the first time in his political life that he has been forced to "silence."
Dozens of criminal lawsuits followed one after another, and Trump had to run back and forth between the courts and the public eye.
Even his daughter Ivanka said in public that "she was disappointed with the Capitol Hill incident." This statement isolated Trump.
Mainstream public opinion unanimously believes that Trump's political life is over. However, Musk, who is far away in Silicon Valley, has a different view. He told his friends at a private gathering: "They underestimated Trump, but they underestimated the group of people behind him even more."
In March 2021, Musk officially topped the Hurun Global Rich List and became the richest man in the world. His wealth has accumulated to the extreme, and his ambition for power has begun to sprout quietly.
In public, Musk continues to play the role of a "white left" leader in the technology industry. He supports environmental protection, advocates a decentralized technological revolution, and even publicly criticizes Trump on Twitter as a "representative of the democratic crisis." But in private, his actions are completely different.
In April 2022, Musk proposed a plan that shocked the world: to acquire Twitter for $43 billion.
This is not only a business deal, but also a political gamble. He knows that social media is no longer just a tool for spreading information, but a weapon to influence public perception. By controlling Twitter, he can control public opinion and even change the course of history.
Although Twitter's board of directors tried to block the acquisition through a "poison pill plan", Musk was unmoved. Six months later, he successfully completed the transaction for $44 billion and renamed it "X".
Act 3: Musk's transformation and the dilemma of the Democratic Party
2022, a turning point year.
The outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war forced the Biden administration to invest a lot of resources in the battlefield to aid Ukraine. However, the consequences of this war have rapidly fermented in the United States: soaring inflation, high energy prices, and a sharp increase in the cost of living for the bottom people. The White House has repeatedly issued statements saying that "the US economy is recovering", but the fact is that the price of eggs in supermarkets has almost doubled, and gasoline prices have overwhelmed many middle-class families.
At the same time, the US-Mexico border issue is getting worse. The Biden administration terminated the border wall plan during Trump's administration, resulting in a large number of illegal immigrants flocking in, and the security problem in the border town has deteriorated sharply. Every day, news of shootings, robberies, and zero-dollar purchases floods the mainstream media in the United States.
Musk keenly grasped all this, and he realized that this was the best time to redefine the power structure.
But this year, his private life has also experienced a huge impact. His eldest son Xavier formally applied to the court for sex reassignment, became a woman, and publicly announced that he would sever ties with his father. This incident not only became a family crisis for Musk, but also made him realize the profound impact of "awakening culture" on society.
For the first time, Musk publicly criticized the transgender movement and the "awakening virus" in a post on Twitter. His remarks quickly sparked controversy, but also won the support of some MAGA groups. He has never publicly admitted that he is a supporter of Trump, but he began to show himself as a "MAGA mask" and gradually win over this political force.
However, this is just a tactic, and Musk's goal goes far beyond the MAGA pattern. He clearly knows that his belief is not populism, but a technological dogma that transcends the country and ideology:
In Musk's blueprint, the United States is just his power testing ground, and technology is his real power tool.
Act 4: The rift between Musk and Trump
In early 2023, the atmosphere in Washington was tense and subtle.
Musk sat in his office at Twitter headquarters, and the screen in front of him showed MAGA supporters' thank-you messages for unblocking Trump's account. He smiled lightly and picked up a cup of coffee, but didn't drink it. He turned his eyes to the window, as if he was thinking about something.
At the same time, Trump held a secret meeting at Mar-a-Lago. His team of advisers made it clear that Musk's intentions should not be underestimated, and his behavior was more like trying to control the entire MAGA movement rather than supporting Trump.
"Musk, who does he think he is? He will never understand what our beliefs are!" Trump said angrily, slamming the table. His advisers were silent. They knew that the former president's anger was accumulating, but no one dared to directly refute Musk's importance.
The key reason why the two gradually split was that they had completely different definitions of power:
Trump's MAGA movement is populist at its core, and he believes that his power comes from the loyalty of grassroots supporters.
Musk believes in the power of technology and capital, and he sees Trump as just a pawn in the chess game of power, a temporary tool.
The differences gradually became public. In May 2023, Musk mentioned in an interview: "We should not be afraid of artificial intelligence. What we should really worry about is stupid leaders." Although he did not name anyone, the Trump camp quickly interpreted this sentence as a veiled irony against Trump.
Act V: Prelude to the Information Coup
In 2024, preparations for the US election are in full swing.
Behind the MAGA movement, Musk's Silicon Valley Technology Group is accelerating its expansion. He has successfully acquired CNN and is integrating it into Twitter's operating system. He launched a new algorithm on the Twitter platform that can analyze user emotions in real time and push customized political content based on user interests.
The Trump team realized that Musk's Twitter is no longer a neutral platform. It is more like a weapon, a tool that can shape public perception. "If we can't control public opinion, it doesn't make sense to win votes," said a senior adviser to Trump at the meeting.
At the same time, Musk's actions are getting bolder.
He publicly announced that he would issue token rewards to every Twitter user who participated in the election to encourage "real and transparent voting."
The non-profit organization he funded began to run a large number of advertisements in key swing states, promoting the idea of "technology changing the world", indirectly suggesting that Trump's "outdated" policies will hinder the future of the United States.
This information war is not only an experiment in power, but also a global technological revolution. Musk is testing whether information control can directly affect the results of the election. If successful, this will be one of the most subversive changes in modern political history.
Ending: Inevitable confrontation
In November 2024, the United States ushered in a new general election.
Trump stood on a stage in Florida and gave a speech to tens of thousands of supporters. His voice was hoarse, but his emotions were passionate: "This is not an ordinary election, this is a battle for the soul of America!" The crowd burst into cheers, and the MAGA flag fluttered in the air.
At the same time, Musk was in a high-tech conference room in Silicon Valley, California, watching the data analysis results of CNN and Twitter. His team reported that the algorithm he launched was able to accurately predict voters' voting tendencies and even change the flow of 5% of votes through content push.
Trump emphasized tradition and faith, while Musk used technology to create a futuristic utopian vision. Two completely different power models, future conflicts are inevitable.
What will be the result of this confrontation in the future?
The final answer has not yet been revealed, but it is certain that the impact of this power game will go far beyond the United States and even beyond the earth itself.
What is the power of the future? Who will control the fate of mankind? This "information coup" will reveal the answer.
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