Elon Musk Embraces New Role as the ‘George Soros of the Right’ Alongside Trump

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Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, recently embraced the label of “the George Soros of the right” while joining President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Known for his past criticism of George Soros, Musk appeared to relish the comparison to the influential progressive billionaire. Musk’s new moniker surfaced during a surprise visit to the A1Policy conference at Trump’s Florida resort, where he eagerly responded to a speaker’s query: “Where is the George Soros of the right?” 

A speaker at Mar-a-Lago tonight: “Where is the George Soros of the right?"

Elon Musk: proudly raises his hand.

(I thought George Soros's involvement in politics was supposed to be a bad thing 🤔) pic.twitter.com/1gKeGKSird

— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) November 14, 2024

 

Musk's statement marks a notable twist, considering his prior statements about Soros. In 2023, Musk tweeted his belief that Soros sought "nothing less than the destruction of Western civilization," capturing the animosity Soros often faces from conservative circles. Soros, the Hungarian-American financier and philanthropist, has long been a target for right-wing critics, as his extensive contributions to progressive causes have made him an enduring figure of contention.

 

Alongside Trump, Musk was freshly named to lead the “Department of Government Efficiency,” an initiative to streamline government operations under Trump’s administration. At the White House that day, the president-elect celebrated Musk’s new appointment, and later, back at Mar-a-Lago, Trump joked to the crowd about his rapport with Musk. “Elon won’t go home,” Trump quipped, “I can’t get rid of him. Until I don’t like him.” 

 

The evening took a lively turn when Musk and Trump joined opera singer Chris Macchio in a rendition of “God Bless America.” However, the Daily Mail noted one small hiccup in the performance: Musk, who was born in South Africa, appeared unfamiliar with the song’s lyrics, underscoring a light-hearted moment during an event blending political alignment with patriotic spirit. 

 

Musk’s embrace of his new persona signals his readiness to support Trump’s vision in unconventional ways, staking out his role as a powerful, conservative force on the right—a contrast to Soros’s lasting impact on progressive causes.

 

Based on a report by Daily Beast 2024-11-16