The following article, When Titans Rise: Musk, Trump, and the Left’s War on Excellence, was first published on The Black Sphere.
Donald Trump recently attended a SpaceX launch, and one can only imagine his thoughts. Here’s a man who has built iconic skyscrapers, reshaped the hospitality industry, and even conquered the political world—but even Trump must feel a twinge of humility watching Elon Musk. Because Musk isn’t just playing in the big leagues; he built the league.
Elon Musk embodies the spirit of historical greats like Leonardo da Vinci, Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Andrew Carnegie—all rolled into one. His work spans disciplines so varied and so transformative that our own inventions seem pedestrian in comparison. He’s not just pushing boundaries; he’s redefining them.
NASA’s Replacement, for Pennies on the Dollar
Take NASA, for example. Musk didn’t just partner with the space agency—he replaced it. While NASA used to launch a rocket every four years and never reused them, Musk’s SpaceX launched three rockets in 20 hours and landed them back on Earth for reuse. That’s like going from driving a horse-drawn carriage to piloting a fleet of Teslas.
But Musk’s efficiency isn’t just about rockets. NASA, now begging for Musk’s support to rid the agency of DEI nonsense, once embodied government bloat. Billions in funding produced sporadic launches and little innovation. Meanwhile, Musk achieved spaceflight milestones at a fraction of the cost, proving that private industry and brilliance beat bureaucratic inertia every time.
The Left’s Galling Mockery
And how does the Left respond? By mocking Musk. During the SpaceX launch, CNN’s Jake Tapper and his panel of “experts” derided Musk’s team as the Legion of Doom. The same Musk who has brought reusable rockets, revolutionary electric vehicles, and scalable solar power to reality. Imagine being a Jake Tapper—a career talking head—and ridiculing the Da Vinci of our time.
Even more laughably, Bill Kristol suggested Musk might exploit government secrets for personal gain. As if Musk, who reengineered NASA’s entire operation, is sneaking into federal offices to learn how to overpay contractors. The irony? While Musk innovates, government agencies pay $400,000 for a coffee pot. The likes of Kristol and his ilk should be begging Musk to audit the government, not throwing stones.
Titans for the Greater Good
Now, enter Trump, a titan in his own right. Say what you will about his brash style, but Trump’s political accomplishments—record low unemployment, trade deals, a booming economy—are undeniable. And Musk admires him, not because Trump is “right-wing,” but because Trump, like Musk, understands results.
These two giants have come together, not as partisan warriors, but as men driven by legacy and purpose. Musk isn’t siding with the Right; he’s siding with righteousness—and right now, that happens to align politically.
Imagine Musk Running Government
Now picture a government where Musk’s intellect permeates every department. The Department of Energy would revolutionize power grids. The Department of Transportation might actually improve infrastructure. And the USPS, which just reported a $9.5 billion loss despite raising stamp prices, would finally get its act together.
Better yet, who would you choose to run your organization: Elon Musk or Barack Obama? One revolutionized multiple industries and practically privatized space travel. The other…gave you Healthcare.gov.
The Left’s War on Excellence
The Left’s ridicule of Musk and Trump is not just misguided—it’s a war on excellence. They mock because they don’t understand. They deride because they cannot compete. And while they busy themselves with identity politics and DEI initiatives, titans like Musk and Trump focus on what really matters: building legacies that make America—and humanity—better.
So the next time a talking head sneers at Musk or Trump, ask yourself this: Would you rather have someone who can launch rockets and reshape industries, or someone who complains about pronouns and blames systemic racism for $400,000 coffee pots? Exactly.
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