How to Exploit The Trump–Musk Meltdown

Their fallout has exposed real fractures. Here’s how to press on them before the Senate vote.

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Dear friends

Much is being written about the very public fallout between Trump and Musk. You don’t need me to rehash it blow-by-blow — it's everywhere you look. What’s missing is guidance on how to use this moment. This post aims to change that.

Let’s get right into it.

Why This is Good News

1. The Republican coalition is fracturing in public

Until now, opposition to the bill has mostly come from Democrats and a handful of libertarian-minded outliers. But with Elon Musk calling for Trump’s impeachment and accusing him of being in the Epstein files, it forces Republican lawmakers and voters to pick sides. That weakens the illusion of unity behind the bill.

2. Musk is giving conservatives permission to defect

Musk commands influence among libertarian-leaning, tech-curious, and fiscally conservative…