OPINION
— Violence once sanctioned has come full circle — from Capitol riots to Tesla firebombings. Martin Luther King’s warnings echo louder than ever: injustice anywhere truly is a threat to justice everywhere.
Elon Musk
CEO of SpaceX. CEO of Tesla. Founder of The Boring Company. Co-founder of Neuralink. Owner and CEO of X (formerly Twitter).
Trump 2.0
— Donald Trump embraces the ceremonial aspects of a head of state but avoids core governing responsibilities, relying heavily on executive orders and delegating authority to figures such as Elon Musk — drawing comparisons more closely to monarchical rule than to democratic leadership.
US Politics
— Elon Musk’s vision echoes 1930s technocracy—an expert-led, tech-optimised society replacing politicians with engineers, slashing bureaucracy, and managing resources through data, automation, and scientific efficiency.
COMMENT
— Trump’s coalition faces brewing civil war: economic nationalists pine for industrial revival, while techno-elites chase AI utopia. Ideological clashes loom in a paradoxical anti-elite elite. Bannon versus Musk.
OPINION
— Donald Trump claims he’s fulfilling campaign promises, but did voters back every extreme measure? Secret orders, deportations, and Elon Musk’s influence raise concerns. Transparency and trust in governance remain critical.
UK Politics
— Trump’s radical government cuts, aided by Elon Musk’s unprecedented role, spark legal battles and a looming constitutional crisis. Britain’s system limits such overhauls, but political pressure for reform grows.
OPINION
— Elon Musk’s bizarre Oval Office appearance last week saw him boast about cutting $1 trillion in government spending, axing agencies, and rehiring a racist employee — without evidence or oversight, all while Trump cheered him on.
COMMENT
— Washington’s political chaos mirrors a high-stakes video game, with Donald Trump and Elon Musk as key players, Rashmee Roshan Lall writes. Reality blurs as theatrics, power moves, and dramatic proclamations dominate the scene.
Opinion Polls
— A significant majority of the British public believes that foreign nationals who are not registered to vote in the UK should not be allowed to donate to British political parties, a new YouGov poll has revealed.
OPINION
— Trump’s second term is a whirlwind of theatrics — executive orders, tariffs, and controversial policies driven by spectacle rather than strategy. From Musk’s unchecked influence to dubious foreign deals, governance feels like performance art, B. Jay Cooper writes.
Trump 2.0
— Donald Trump’s administration faces renewed allegations of fascist signaling, fueled by Elon Musk’s controversial salute. Past far-right associations, pardons, and coded messages spark debate over Trump’s ties to extremism.
Analysis
— Elon Musk’s controversial ‘salute’, widely perceived as a fascist gesture during inauguration day, has sparked a heated debate. While his supporters argue it was a Roman salute, experts assert that it lacks any historical connection to ancient Rome.
Long-Read
— Elon Musk’s self-radicalisation stems from his reliance on X’s algorithm-curated feed, which amplified far-right narratives, creating a feedback loop that entrenched his beliefs and shaped his radical political discourse.
OPINION
— Elon Musk’s controversial gesture at Trump’s inauguration sparked accusations of Nazi symbolism, while Trump’s extremist policies and global provocations highlight an alarming shift towards far-right authoritarianism. The world watches anxiously.
OPINION
— On his first day, Donald Trump pardoned January 6 rioters, emboldened extremists, and signed a vague economic order, raising deep concerns about his emboldened presidency and unpredictable future actions.
The Inauguration of Donald Trump
— Donald Trump’s second inaugural speech showcased an authoritarian manifesto, blending messianic self-aggrandisement, disdain for democratic norms, and admiration for dictators, marking a profound shift toward personality-driven, divisive governance.
