Anti-Trump conservative strategist Rick Wilson says Elon Musk is the latest victim of Donald Trump’s orbit, reinforcing his claim that everyone Trump touches eventually ends up “MAGA roadkill.”
At a Glance
- Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson says Elon Musk is the latest casualty of Trump’s influence
- Wilson claims Musk lost billions and fell out of favor despite support for MAGA causes
- “Everything Trump touches dies” resurfaces as Wilson’s warning against Trump-world loyalty
- Musk is reportedly on a “Humility Tour” to recover image and relevance
- The feud highlights the ongoing civil war within conservative politics over Trump’s legacy
Wilson’s “Trump Curse” Targets Musk
In a fresh volley from the anti-Trump right, Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson has declared Elon Musk the latest victim of what he dubs the “Trump curse.” Citing the billionaire’s fall from favor with Donald Trump, Wilson asserts that Musk is the newest entry on a growing list of high-profile “MAGA roadkill”—a term he uses to describe former Trump allies who end up discarded, disgraced, or diminished.
The claim underscores Wilson’s long-held mantra: “Everything Trump touches dies.” Wilson, who helped pioneer the #NeverTrump movement, argues that Musk’s decline is the result of his attempts to court Trump while shifting X (formerly Twitter) into a haven for right-wing voices.
Watch a report: Wilson: Musk Joins Trump’s Long List of Discarded Allies.
From Insider to Outsider
Musk’s alignment with MAGA figures once positioned him as a potential GOP kingmaker. He openly backed Trump policies, restored banned accounts, and provided digital real estate to amplify conservative content. According to Wilson, none of it mattered. Despite offering “money, access, and platform power,” Musk was shut out as Trump reshuffled his inner circle.
Now, Wilson says, Musk is on a “Humility Tour,” trying to restore relevance after alienating both liberal audiences and MAGA insiders. It’s a familiar arc: high visibility, fervent allegiance, sudden dismissal—just one more body in the ever-growing wreckage of Trump’s political past.
A Legacy of Loyalty Tests
Wilson’s commentary isn’t just personal—it’s a broader critique of Trump’s leadership style. From cabinet members and campaign advisors to celebrities and CEOs, Trump’s inner circle has notoriously high turnover. The revolving-door reputation has fed narratives of volatility and loyalty tests that only the most obsequious survive.
“If I’m remembered for nothing else,” Wilson said, “it will be for a single ironclad political law that holds across time, space, and every variable in politics: Everything Trump touches dies.”
Two Sides of the Same Trump
While Wilson’s view is gaining traction among moderate conservatives and disaffected Republicans, Trump supporters offer a counter-narrative. They see his rejection of Musk—or anyone—as proof of decisiveness, not dysfunction. In their view, purging fair-weather allies is part of what keeps Trump’s movement focused and formidable.
Still, Musk’s descent from “Viceroy of DOGE” to pariah serves as a cautionary tale. For those navigating the Trump-aligned political sphere, Wilson’s warning is clear: proximity to Trump may elevate you—but it also puts you on a very short leash.
