Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, recently delivered a virtual address to a private assembly of former federal appointees in Texas.
During this address, he envisaged a "great 12-year span" starting with President Donald Trump's ongoing second term and extending through two anticipated terms of Vice President JD Vance. This vision was shared during a reunion of Musk's previous federal cost-cutting team.
As reported by Breitbart, the confidential reunion occurred on November 22 within a Musk-owned facility near his Boring Company and SpaceX operations in Bastrop, Texas. Approximately 150 current and former members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), along with their families, were present at the event. Musk, citing safety concerns, chose to participate virtually rather than in person.
From an undisclosed location, Musk shared his belief that he ranks among the top three assassination targets in the country, trailing only behind Trump and Vance. This sentiment mirrors previous concerns expressed by Musk, including during a Tesla shareholder call where he humorously suggested that enhancing his fitness might decrease his chances of being assassinated.
Despite prior disagreements with Trump including Musks support for impeachment and his criticism of the administrations One Big Beautiful Bill recent events hint at a mended relationship. A public handshake between Musk and Trump at a September tribute event for the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was interpreted as a public reconciliation following a prolonged dispute.
According to the report, Musk has "stepped back from politics," but has also fostered a "strong personal relationship" with the vice president. This shift aligns with recent remarks from Trump. During a White House cabinet meeting, Trump suggested that two members of his administration could form the 2028 Republican presidential ticket, hinting at Vice President JD Vance and expressing his desire for their work to be carried forward.
Musk's reengagement with Republican politics follows his earlier attempt to establish his own political path. His brief endeavor to launch a third political party the America Party was met with criticism from Trump, who labeled it as ridiculous and cautioned that it would only incite disruption and chaos.
Former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley remained indifferent, stating to Breitbart News that he would only be concerned if Musk attempted to split the vote in a general election.
By the end of the summer, indications of a thaw in tensions began to surface. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged in July that he suspected Elon Musk very much wants to rejoin President Trumps team, adding that it would ultimately be Musks loss if he chose otherwise.
Around the same period, Musk issued an apology on X for some of his recent comments about the President and reportedly reached out to Trump personally to express his regret. This series of events underscores the complex and evolving relationship between Musk, Trump, and the broader conservative political landscape.
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