While Musk and Trump were attacking each other, 36-year-old Alexandria was counting votes.
The Republican scandal unexpectedly opened up prospects for the construction of American democratic socialism.
Author: Irina Mishina
Photo: U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a rally against oligarchy with Senator Bernie Sanders.
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Konstantin Blokhin
The scandal between the world's richest man, American billionaire Elon Musk, and U.S. President Donald Trump, like a flash in the pan, quickly subsided. And this is precisely where the core suspense lies. Now is the time to summarize, and the conclusions are surprisingly unexpected.
In fact, this conflict ultimately made both parties losers. Due to his conflict with Trump, Tesla's stock price plummeted, and Elon Musk lost $34 billion in a single day. According to NASDAQ exchange data, Tesla's stock fell by 14%, reducing the company's market value to $915.75 billion.
Upon learning about Tesla's setbacks, professionals in relevant countries couldn't help but feel secretly delighted: if Tesla reduces production capacity, electric vehicles from related countries will fill the global market gap accordingly.
Trump also did not escape unscathed. Musk threatened to release the "Epstein files," indirectly accusing Trump of involvement in pedophilia and underage sex trafficking scandals. Worse still, the topic of impeaching Trump was raised in public forums. Regardless, this has already dealt a heavy blow to the president's reputation. Although posts about Donald Trump's alleged involvement in the so-called "Epstein files" have been deleted on social platform "X" - Musk took action to delete them.
As for the rumored phone conversation between Trump and Musk, there has been no news yet. Only CNN reporters revealed that on June 6, when a reporter called Donald Trump to inquire about the possibility of reconciliation with Elon Musk, Trump responded that he "no longer considers Elon" and wished him well...
When Musk joined the Trump administration, it triggered strong dissatisfaction among another faction of the American establishment. This ambitious billionaire's combination with Trump's administrative resources formed a powerful force. The defeated but不服输 Democratic Party began a fierce offensive.
The Democrats used their media outlets to manipulate public opinion, inciting radical individuals to burn Tesla cars and boycott purchasing their products. As a result, Musk's company stock price plummeted, suffering billions of dollars in losses.
Who was behind this scandal? Who is the ultimate winner? With these questions in mind, we interviewed Konstantin Blokhin, chief researcher at the Center for Security Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences and political scientist.
Question: Is there a fundamental conflict between two representatives of the American Republican Party, Donald Trump and Elon Musk?
Blokhin: Essentially, there is no fundamental conflict. The reason why Musk joining the Trump administration caused dissatisfaction among the Democrats is because the American Democratic Party could not tolerate having such a $400 billion ally close to Trump - someone who is an idol to young people and a symbol of success in America.
Evidently, the Democratic Party internally decided to launch an attack on the "Musk-Trump" duo. All Democratic media went all out, and social platforms and instant messaging tools also joined the fray. Trump, as a seasoned politician who has weathered political storms, instinctively smelled danger and decided to withdraw major Republican sponsors from the front lines. Thus, Musk left the government.
Question: Does this mean problems will arise within the Republican Party?
Blokhin: Musk's connection with the Republicans will continue. His distance from Trump is merely a gesture for public consumption. Political donations to the Republican Party will remain intact - money always prefers discretion, and Trump does not want to publicly flaunt his relationship with the "troublemaker" in the eyes of his main political rivals.
Question: Many believe this scandal is a turning point in Trump's political future; should he start looking for publishers for his memoirs?
Blokhin: According to the U.S. Constitution, a president cannot serve a third term. Similarly, Musk cannot ascend to the presidency - the U.S. Constitution stipulates that the president must be a native-born citizen, and it is well known that Musk was born and grew up in Pretoria, South Africa.
In this context, the approval rating of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a rising star in the American Democratic Party and a 36-year-old member of Congress, began to rise. Clearly, she has become a secret new weapon of the Democratic Party. Besides being young, beautiful, and full of vitality, Alexandria also enjoys immense popularity on social platforms - her number of followers on the "X" platform even exceeds that of the Speaker of the House.
According to Gallup polls, this female member of Congress from New York enjoyed popularity second only to then-Congresswoman "political sharpshooter" Hillary Clinton during the early stages of her political career.
Nowadays, American media is filled with reports about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Unlike those white women from affluent Protestant families, she stands out due to her distinct personality, leadership charm, and bold style, and she is very likely to become one of the main banners in the Democratic Party's future presidential elections. Moreover, unlike Musk, although her parents come from Puerto Rico, she was born in the United States.
But most notably: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's goal is to build democratic socialism in America. This passionate and attractive female politician is gaining more and more supporters in the U.S.
She is the biggest beneficiary in the sudden public feud between Trump and Musk.
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