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The discussion stemmed from speculation that Trump would eventually grow weary of sharing the spotlight with Musk, especially after publicly suggesting that the Tesla and SpaceX CEO could lead a newly envisioned role in his administration—the Department of Government Efficiency. However, critics quickly pointed out that such a department does not actually exist within the government, further fueling media narratives of a potential fallout between the two.
In a segment aired on Fox News’ “The Five,” Hannity played a clip of his conversation with Trump and Musk, where they both firmly dismissed the notion that outside forces could succeed in dividing them.
Hannity started by highlighting the media’s repeated attempts to undermine both men, saying, “You’re both aware, you have to be keenly aware that the media and the punditry class—well, I think you’ve proven they have no power anymore. They threw everything they had at you, and they didn’t win. That was The New York Times, The Washington Post, the three major networks, every late-night comedy show, two cable channels. They threw everything—lawfare, weaponization.”
Trump nodded in agreement before responding, “True.”
Hannity continued, emphasizing what he saw as a deliberate effort by the media to pit Trump and Musk against each other. “And now I see it. They want you two to—well, they want a divorce. They want you two to start hating each other. And they try, oh, President Elon Musk, for example. You do know that they’re doing that to you?”
Trump didn’t hesitate in his response, affirming that he was well aware of these tactics. “Oh, I see it all the time. They tried it. Then they stopped. They have so many different things they try to create hate with. Actually, Elon called me. He said, ‘You know, they’re trying to drive us apart.’ And I said, ‘Absolutely.’”
Trump then mocked the exaggerated headlines he had seen in the press, playfully adding, “They said, ‘Breaking news! Donald Trump has ceded control of the presidency to Elon Musk. President Musk will be attending a cabinet meeting tonight at eight o’clock.’”
He laughed at the absurdity of the claims and criticized the media for being predictable. “It’s just so obvious. They’re so bad at it. I used to think they were good at it. But they’re actually bad at it, because if they were good at it, I’d never have been president. I think nobody in history has ever gotten more bad publicity than me. I could do the greatest things in the world, and I’d still get 98 percent negative coverage.”
Hannity chuckled in agreement before Trump continued, doubling down on his assertion that the media’s influence has waned. “It’s like the craziest thing. But you know what I have learned, Elon? The people are smart. They get it.”
Musk, who had been listening attentively, agreed. “Yeah, they do, actually.”
Trump reaffirmed his belief that the American people see through the media’s tactics. “They get it.”
Musk nodded again. “Yeah.”
“They really see what’s happening,” Trump concluded confidently.
“Yes,” Musk agreed.
The conversation between Trump and Musk highlighted not only their shared grievances with the media but also their mutual understanding of the shifting political and cultural landscape. While their alliance is unconventional, they both recognize the power they wield in shaping public discourse and remain undeterred by what they consider media manipulation.
As both men continue to dominate headlines, whether through politics or innovation, their dynamic will likely remain a focal point in public discussions. However, if their conversation with Hannity is any indication, they are committed to resisting any attempts to turn them against one another.
Their message was clear: the media may try, but they won’t succeed.
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