No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen MAGA civil war explodes between Elon & Trump faithful
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Dec 29, 2024 
Joining the discussion are Congressman Jamie Raskin, known for his defense of democratic institutions, and Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks and a progressive firebrand. They dive into the civil war brewing between Trump loyalists and Elon Musk. Raskin shares insights on Musk's influence within the GOP and critiques the party's handling of key leadership roles. Uygur reflects on attending AmFest and the complexities of engaging with the MAGA-sphere. The two also tackle issues like pediatric cancer funding and the evolving dynamics of political loyalty.
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Elon vs. MAGA
- Elon Musk spent the holidays arguing with Trump supporters on Twitter about H-1B visas.
- This ironic clash followed Musk's investment in Trump's campaign, which ran on an anti-immigration platform.
Mutual Deception
- Both MAGA loyalists and Elon Musk were fooled.
- MAGA installed an oligarch who will likely expand immigration, while Elon lost the ego-boosting support he craved.
Republican Response to Musk
- Congressman Jamie Raskin observes that some Republicans embrace Elon Musk's influence.
- Others are passively accepting, having already yielded to Trump's control.