Elon Musk's Ads: Trump Praise and the Future of Corporate Politics

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Elon Musk is at it again, tossing around his $200 million like it’s confetti at a tech party, this time via his political action committee, America PAC. Their new ad is a full-on cheerleading effort for former President Donald Trump, declaring that with ol’ Joe Biden out of the picture, “our long national nightmare is finally over”, because nothing screams peace like a Trump administration.
The latest TV spot, which rolled out nationally and in the political hotspot that is Washington, D.C., paints a picture of Trump as a miracle worker. The ad celebrates what it claims are Trump’s key accomplishments during those chaotic early weeks of his administration. You know, those moments when he was busy redefining the nation’s values with immigration policies and energy regulations that, let’s face it, did more to benefit big business than the little guy.
Those of us still recovering from seeing Tesla’s CEO, the poster child for thinking outside the box, are now being forced to witness him diving headfirst into the murky waters of political capitalism. His PAC features uplifting music and vibrant imagery of Trump giving military salutes, because what’s more American than a mix of over-the-top patriotism and corporate funding?
It’s an unusual move, having your own PAC actively promoting your boss’s accomplishments, but Musk is unusual in all the ways that matter, especially when he’s using his clout to close government agencies and fire countless federal workers. Bye-bye to those pesky bureaucracies, because who needs accountability when you’ve got billionaires writing your policies?
America PAC isn’t just putting all its political eggs in one basket, though. Another of Musk’s funded outfits, Building America’s Future, is diving into the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election, showing us that Musk is committed to being a power player in not just federal politics but state-level skirmishes too.
Oh, and don’t forget Musk’s little cameo in the ad, smiling with his son while nodding along to Trump’s (allegedly) wise utterances. Nothing like fresh familial hype to make you feel more loyal to the administrative madness.
And as Trump makes statements about ‘returning power,’ the irony is thick enough to slice with a knife. It seems Musk is just here to remind us that in 2023, the lines between corporate interests and governance continue to blur, to the delight of those who view capitalism as a sacred cow.
So, as both sides gear up for upcoming elections, one thing’s for sure: the stakes are high, and when Musk is involved, you know it’ll be a hell of a ride.
AUTHOR: cgp
SOURCE: AP News