Elon Musk: The Unelected Fascist Kingmaker

A Facebook Fight Over Elon’s Fascism

Him:

“Full fascist?”

Me:

“Oh, you know, just the usual package: an unelected billionaire using his media empire to prop up an authoritarian leader, undermining democracy while pretending to be a free speech warrior, demonizing marginalized groups, and injecting propaganda straight into the bloodstream of the masses—all while playing the victim when held accountable. Classic move.”

Him:

“Trump isn’t authoritarian at all. Elon Musk is exposing Biden’s wasteful spending and making government more efficient. There’s zero evidence Trump is anti-democracy. Musk believes in free speech—no one’s getting imprisoned for speaking out. The Nazi salute moment was just an awkward fist pump. And fascism is actually left-wing, since Nazis were ‘National Socialists.’”

Whew. That’s a lot. Let’s break it down.

1. Musk’s Political Influence = Classic Fascist Playbook

Musk isn’t just a businessman—he’s a kingmaker with unchecked influence over U.S. politics. This is straight out of the 20th-century fascist enabler playbook.

• Backing Authoritarian Leaders: Musk endorsed Ron DeSantis and later Donald Trump for 2024. He even agreed to chair Trump’s “government efficiency” commission if he wins. (Source: Tampa Bay Times, 2024)
• Weaponizing His Media Empire: Since taking over Twitter/X, Musk reinstated Trump, far-right extremists, and conspiracy theorists, using his platform to normalize fascist rhetoric. (Source: Reuters, 2023)
• Aligning with the MAGA Movement: Musk has embraced anti-“woke” propaganda, immigration fearmongering, and election denialism—the same pillars Trump uses to push authoritarian control. (Source: AP, 2024)

This isn’t about free speech. It’s about consolidating power and controlling narratives.

2. Historical Parallels: Musk’s Fascist Forerunners

This isn’t the first time an unelected businessman has helped an authoritarian movement. Sound familiar?

• Henry Ford (USA, 1920s-30s) → Funded antisemitic propaganda, praised Hitler, and received a Nazi medal. (Source: History.com)
• Alfred Hugenberg (Germany, 1930s) → German media mogul who helped Hitler rise to power, then got discarded when he wasn’t needed anymore. (Source: The Atlantic)
• Charles Lindbergh (USA, 1938-41) → Used celebrity status to push Nazi-friendly isolationism, received a medal from Hermann Göring. (Source: CFR)

These men thought they could control the monster they helped build. They were wrong. Musk might be, too.

3. Musk and Trump: The Authoritarian Alliance

“Trump isn’t authoritarian at all.” 🤔 Oh really?

• Trump has openly said he wants to weaponize the DOJ to go after political enemies. (Source: The Atlantic, 2024)
• Trump’s 2025 plan includes “mass firings” of non-loyalists in government to consolidate power. (Source: NYT, 2024)
• Trump’s own allies called his plan “a dictatorship, but for a day.” (Source: The Guardian, 2024)

Musk isn’t just supporting this. He’s enabling it.

4. “Fascism is Left-Wing” – The Dumbest Lie Ever Told

“Nazis were socialists because they were called the ‘National Socialist German Workers’ Party.’”

Nice try. Here’s why that’s bullsh*t:

• Nazis were violently anti-communist and executed socialists, leftists, and trade unionists.
• They were pro-business, anti-labor rights, and embraced racial hierarchy—hallmarks of far-right ideology.
• Every single historian on Earth agrees that fascism is a far-right movement. (Source: Britannica, 2024)

Calling Nazis “left-wing” because of their name is like saying North Korea is a democracy because it calls itself the “Democratic People’s Republic.”

5. The Nazi Salute Excuse

“It was just a fist pump in an awkward moment.”

Funny how multiple Republicans at CPAC did the exact same “awkward moment” at the same time. (Source: The Guardian, 2024)

Either they all have the worst coordination ever, or… it wasn’t an accident. You decide.

6. Elon Musk’s Real Agenda

Musk isn’t a free speech warrior. He’s a billionaire oligarch using his wealth and influence to:

✅ Protect his interests (less regulation, lower taxes, anti-union policies).
✅ Push authoritarian-friendly narratives while claiming to be neutral.
✅ Elevate Trump’s return to power in exchange for political clout.

That’s not democracy. That’s fascist power consolidation in real time.

Final Thought: History Is Repeating Itself

Musk is walking a well-trodden path:

1. Use influence to prop up an authoritarian leader.
2. Control the flow of information through media platforms.
3. Claim to be a victim of censorship while silencing critics.
4. Laugh all the way to the bank while democracy burns.

The question isn’t whether Musk is a fascist. The question is whether we’ve learned anything from history.

Sources

• Reuters (2023) – Musk’s takeover of Twitter and reinstatement of extremists.
• Tampa Bay Times (2024) – Musk’s endorsement of DeSantis & Trump.
• History.com – Henry Ford’s Nazi ties.
• The Atlantic – Alfred Hugenberg’s media empire and role in Hitler’s rise.
• CFR – Lindbergh’s Nazi medal and isolationism.
• The Guardian (2024) – Trump’s dictatorship plan, CPAC’s “accidental” Nazi salutes.
• Britannica (2024) – The actual definition of fascism.

Musk isn’t just dangerous. He’s an unelected authoritarian enabler, playing the same game we’ve seen before. The only question is whether history repeats—or whether people finally wake up.