Thread by @joni_askola

1/8 MAGA regulars are finally starting to realize that tech bros look down on them and have merely leveraged their support to gain power for the sake of deregulating, lowering taxes, and protecting their business interests in china and russia

2/8 Tech bros like Musk, Vivek, and Sacks have little interest in MAGA regulars and their concerns. They didn’t gain power to assist them; rather, they did it to advance their own interests and benefit themselves. Billionaire tech bros couldn't care less about the average Joe!

3/8 MAGA regulars are about to realize that they have very little in common with the tech bros they helped elevate to power. Tech bros are billionaires focused on deregulation, lower taxes, and appeasing china and russia to avoid conflicts and protect their business interests.

4/8 Tech bros also support immigration, as they may be unscrupulous but aren’t naive enough to believe that the US can thrive without it. The nation’s economic strength has largely been built on a steadily increasing population.

5/8 MAGA regulars who recognize this and begin to voice their complaints will likely be silenced on X, as evidenced by several accounts being muted and demonetized in the past few hours. Tech bros are in control now, and MAGA regulars will be silenced if needed.

6/8 Immigration is just one of many issues where the tech bros in power diverge from Trump’s voter base. The coming months and years will be fascinating to observe.

7/8 Everything is always possible but a significant rift between Trump and Musk isn’t too likely to occur in the near future, as Trump is indebted to Musk and the tech bros who supported him by acquiring X and making substantial donations. They have deals in place.

8/8 Sources:
The Washington Post - A MAGA ‘Civil War’ on X between Musk and the far right over H-1B visas
The New York Times - What Elon Musk Needs From china
The Guardian - Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin for two years, says report