The article discusses how Elon Musk's recent comments about cutting federal entitlement programs, particularly those benefiting Social Security and Medicare, have stirred controversy within Trump’s electorate. While Musk targets these programs as avenues for undocumented immigrants' support, he's risking alienating a significant portion of the MAGA base who depend on them. This tension highlights the ongoing divide between the plutocratic and populist factions within Trumpism, as well as how such strategies may fundamentally challenge the loyalty of his supporters ahead of the 2024 campaign.
Musk's remarks on entitlement cuts could alienate Trump’s base, ignoring their dependence on programs like Social Security and Medicare, risking backlash against such policies.
Musk's call to cut federal entitlement programs serves as a rallying cry for anti-immigrant sentiments, aiming to solidify political support but undermining essential voter benefits.
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