Elon Musk's Superpower: A Trumpworld Dynamic Duo on His Side

Stephen Miller - Caricature

When it comes to the alarming reshaping of our government, Elon Musk isn’t going solo. Enter Stephen and Katie Miller, the Trumpworld couple proving to be more than just bystanders in this circus of chaos. While federal agencies face massive reductions, these two are quietly steering the ship, mission accomplished, or so they claim.

As Musk unleashes his ambitious plans through his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (Doge, because, of course), the Millers have become pivotal figures in this disastrous takeover. According to multiple sources, they are the charming intermediaries delivering Musk’s latest targets and communication strategies straight to the White House. Imagine them as corporate cheerleaders, but for a tech giant with an insatiable appetite for dismantling government as we know it.

Stephen Miller might have left his controversial past as Trump’s right-hand man behind, but he’s anything but absent here. Now dubbed “the prime minister,” he has positioned himself as the resident guru of government policy, while Katie has seamlessly transitioned into the role of Musk’s top communications official. What’s she doing on the side? Influencing all of Musk’s gut-wrenching decisions, all while moonlighting for a lobbying firm that’s handcuffed to Musk’s ambitions.

Musk, that billionaire adolescent we love to casually despise, is proving he’s not just taking policy advice from his board of directors but rather from a duo that aligns perfectly with his own controversial ambitions. And while Stephen has made a career out of hammering federal employees as “radical left Communists,” the real horror here is how their partnership is reshaping governance, and how much damage they’re probably getting away with.

The Millers are apparently the babysitters in the grand, chaotic scheme of things, with the towering Musk relegated to the oh-so-entertaining role of delinquent child while they manage the mess. In Trumpworld, there seems to be an uneasy acceptance that Musk is untouchable when backed by these political puppeteers. After all, who would dare to ruffle the feathers of “Mr. Prime Minister” in front of an audience of one?

As we sit back and watch this unfolding drama of unchecked ambition and rampant nepotism, one thing is clear: with the Millers’ guidance, Musk’s power in Washington, however misguided, is alarmingly secure for now. Who needs checks and balances when you have a power couple and a tech mogul plotting the future of our government?

Let’s hope they don’t introduce ‘Doge’ as the new state mascot anytime soon.

AUTHOR: cgp

SOURCE: Wired