The Populist vs. the Billionaire
New York Instances: “The longstanding animus between Mr. Bannon and Mr. Musk encapsulates a key rigidity on the coronary heart of Mr. Trump’s Make America Nice Once more motion. It pits these like Mr. Bannon, who need Mr. Trump to hold out a extra absolutely populist agenda, towards ultrawealthy pursuits, epitomized by Mr. Musk, who occupy key positions within the president’s orbit.”
“Mr. Trump has made clear he desires to maintain each males and their allies inside his motion, however Mr. Bannon’s vocal disdain for Mr. Musk has been observed by the president. In mid-February, the president informed Mr. Bannon that he needed him to put off the assaults on Mr. Musk and for the 2 males to take a seat down privately.”
“That assembly has not occurred but, and it’s not clear when or if it can.”
