The Right-Wing Online Melted Down Over the Trump-Musk Feud. To MAGA, There Was a Clear Winner.
Briefly

The recent clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has caused a significant stir among right-wing commentators, who were unprepared for the intensity of the feud. Following Musk's provocative remarks, the MAGA movement found itself in a difficult position where many conservative influencers felt compelled to respond to the unfolding drama. Musk's challenge to Trump, including accusations about government contracts and references to the Epstein files, prompted rapid reactions across social media, indicating a realignment within conservative circles as they navigated this unexpected discord between two influential figures.
In a sign of how deeply Musk had won over the party, a few major accounts declared that they could not choose sides.
As the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones put it: "God Help Us ALL...."
Before Thursday's events, many conservative influencers had avoided addressing the developing dispute between the two men.
As one writer for the Daily Wire put it on X: "This feels like a crossing the rubicon moment."
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