Elon Musk is being hailed as the “real president” of the United States in a wave of viral memes. Memes of Tesla and SpaceX CEO sitting in the Oval Office are flooding socials, leaving everyone in stitches. The internet’s latest obsession has sparked a juicy controversy that even got former Donald Trump chiming in. But it seems like the President-elect is not amused. He clapped back, saying:
“No, he’s not going to be president. That I can tell you. And I’m safe. You know why he can’t be? He wasn’t born in this country.”
Trump dropped this mic at AmericaFest in Phoenix. Quick history lesson: the U.S. Constitution says only natural-born citizens can become president. Musk, who hails from South Africa, doesn’t check that box.
Why is Musk getting meme-crowned anyway?
Musk didn’t just wake up one day and decide to cosplay as POTUS. This meme-fest kicked off after Democratic lawmakers dragged his name into political drama. Representative Rosa DeLauro threw shade on the House floor, calling Musk the Republicans’ “real president.”
She hinted that the GOP is vibing to Musk’s tune, especially on spending negotiations.
The internet did its thing, and suddenly Elon was “signing bills,” “leading the free world,” and somehow still launching Teslas into space. Check out some of them below:
An X user said: "Everyone knows who is running this show: President elect Musk."
In another AI-generated photo, Trump is seated in a children's chair in front of Elon, who is seated in the Oval Office chair.
While Trump is shown bowing to Musk, the caption reads:
"So MAGA, this is the tough guy you voted for?"
One image appears to show behind-the-scenes visuals of Trump serving Musk in the Oval Office.
While Trump believes he retains full control, a tweet depicts Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy overseeing a vehicle's steering. They even call it "cute."
Musk + Trump = ?
Musk isn’t just an outsider throwing cash into politics. Reports reveal that Musk has pumped over $250 million into Trump’s campaign, making him a top-tier donor. Trump even gave Musk a shiny new job as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Critics are side-eyeing the whole setup, questioning whether Musk’s business goals and political influence might clash.
Love it or hate it, this bromance is trending. A poll by AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed that Musk and Trump are favored equally by the public.
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However, this one isn’t all roses and gumdrops, like any power pair. Some critics believe that due to his connections with Trump, Elon Musk may lose clientele in Tesla or Twitter – oh, (X).
For now, Musk is the king of the tech world and unpredictable in politics.
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