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Wed, January 8, 2025
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Trumping the issues

Elon Musk's attacks on Europe's leaders and embrace of its far right signals to U.S. allies their relationship is set to change


Published on 2025-01-08 06:40:41 - MSN
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  • After exerting significant influence over the U.S. elections in November
  • using millions in PAC funding to support President-elect Donald Trump's win and a GOP majority in Congress
  • Musk is now making his political preferences clear in Europe.

Elon Musk's recent interactions with European politics, particularly his criticism of European leaders and his engagement with far-right figures, signal a potential shift in the relationship between the U.S. and its European allies. Musk has publicly attacked European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling her a "globalist" and questioning her policies, especially around immigration and digital regulations. His comments align him with far-right European politicians like Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with whom he has had friendly exchanges. This alignment has raised concerns among European leaders about the future of transatlantic relations, especially as Musk's influence grows through his companies like Tesla and X Corp (formerly Twitter). His actions suggest a move towards supporting nationalist and anti-globalist sentiments, which could complicate the traditionally cooperative relationship between the U.S. and Europe, particularly in areas like trade, technology regulation, and geopolitical strategy.

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