You Belong Here

Not going to lie: I am LIVING for this highly predictable meltdown. The world's most powerful bromance just imploded over a tax bill, and honestly? We all saw this coming from a mile away.

But here's the thing – while we're absolutely allowed to enjoy the chaos, we can't let this billionaire soap opera distract us from what's actually working: our boycotts, our protests, and our collective power to hold these people accountable.

The Predictable Collapse

What started as Trump and Musk's political love story has turned into the messiest breakup of 2025, and frankly, it's serving exactly the drama we needed. On June 3rd, Musk called Trump's tax bill "a disgusting abomination" because – shocker – it cuts the EV tax credits that line Tesla's pockets. Trump clapped back calling Musk "the man who has lost his mind."

The pettiness escalated FAST. Musk started making wild claims about Trump being in the "Epstein files" (with zero evidence, naturally), while Trump threatened to cut off government contracts to Musk's companies. Tesla stock tanked, SpaceX programs got threatened, and suddenly these two megalomaniacs remembered they actually need each other.

Peak chaos energy, and I'm here for every messy second of it.

Let's Keep Our Eyes on the Prize

Here's what's really going on while they're having their public meltdown: Elon enriched himself immensely during his time at DOGE, awarding himself billions of dollars worth of contracts in just 4 months. Now he's trying to save his own tail at his many companies. How predictable.

Meanwhile, Trump's tax bill still favors billionaires while regular people get scraps. Their fight isn't about principles – it's about which rich guy gets richer.

You know what IS about principles? The Target boycott that's cost them $12.4 billion in market value. The sustained campaigns that dropped their stock 30% and cut store traffic by nearly 8%. That's real power in action.

Don't Let the Theater Distract You

This feud is pure political theater designed to keep us entertained while they continue business as usual. Trump and Musk are both master manipulators who know exactly how to dominate news cycles and social media feeds.

But while they're busy subtweeting each other, we've got actual work to do:

• Keep boycotting companies that don't align with our values

• Keep protesting policies that harm our communities

• Keep demanding that our representatives work for US, not billionaires

• Keep organizing and showing up

The Target boycott proved that sustained, organized action gets results. Companies are literally warning investors about boycott risks now. THAT'S the kind of power that actually changes things.

Joy as Resistance

Remember, revolutions don't need to be joyless. Laugh it out while we hold them accountable. Laugh it out while you keep boycotting and protesting. Laugh it out while you demand better from everyone in power.

Our joy is a form of resistance. When we pair it with action? Phew.

These two will probably kiss and make up within a week – their egos and bank accounts depend on it. But our movements? Those keep growing stronger every single day.

The Real Tea

Trump threatened to cut Musk's government contracts, Musk threatened to tank Trump's legislative agenda, and by Thursday night they were both trying to walk it back. House Speaker Mike Johnson was frantically texting Musk trying to play mediator because even he knows this drama is bad for business.

As of today, Trump says he's "not particularly interested" in talking to Musk, but we all know how this ends. They'll find a way to split the profits and call it a day.

The real question isn't whether they'll reconcile – it's whether we'll let their manufactured drama distract us from the work that actually matters.

So yes, enjoy the chaos. Screenshot the tweets. Make the memes. But don't forget that while they're fighting over billions, we're out here proving that organized people can beat organized money.

Our boycotts work. Our protests matter. Our votes count.

Keep that same energy. 💅🏽

Back to my meme scrolling. 😉

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