SHOCKING: Donald Trump Praises Elon Musk as America’s Savior” in Over-the-Top Display of Admiration—By Sucking His Feet.read.more…

In a display that left even his most loyal supporters doing double takes, former President Donald Trump publicly showered Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk with effusive praise, calling him “America’s greatest genius” and—much to the internet’s confusion—declaring he would “gladly suck his feet if it meant saving this country.” The bizarre moment unfolded during a rally in Texas, where Trump leaned into his signature blend of bravado, sarcasm, and unpredictability, sending social media into a frenzy.

“Elon Musk, folks, let me tell you—he’s doing things no one else can,” Trump began, standing at a podium flanked by massive American flags and roaring supporters. “He saved Twitter. He’s saving free speech. He’s doing more for America than Biden ever has. I mean, if I had to get down on one knee and kiss those genius feet—maybe even suck a toe—I’d do it. That’s how great he is.” Laughter and scattered cheers followed, while some attendees looked visibly unsure whether the former president was joking.

This over-the-top admiration comes after months of on-again, off-again public exchanges between the two moguls. Musk has previously distanced himself from both major political parties, while Trump has alternated between praising Musk’s business acumen and lashing out when their ideologies clash. But in recent weeks, as Musk has taken increasingly vocal stances on free speech, artificial intelligence, and immigration, Trump appears to have embraced him as a kind of cultural ally. “He’s the real deal,” Trump said. “He’s not part of the swamp. He’s a disruptor. Like me.”

Political analysts quickly jumped on the moment, with some labeling it “embarrassing bootlicking” and others calling it a calculated move. “Trump is trying to tie himself to influential tech voices who still command a massive online following,” said Dr. Karen Patel, a political science professor at NYU. “Elon Musk is not a politician, but he’s a symbolic figure for anti-establishment and libertarian-leaning voters. Trump knows that hitching his wagon to Musk could energize younger, tech-savvy conservatives.”

Elon Musk, for his part, hasn’t responded directly to the viral clip, though he did post a cryptic tweet hours later featuring only the emoji of a foot and a robot. Whether a subtle nod to Trump’s bizarre affection or just classic Musk trolling is anyone’s guess. Meanwhile, TrumpFeet and MuskSavior began trending on X (formerly Twitter), with users sharing memes, mock campaign posters, and a flurry of hot takes. “We went from draining the swamp to licking toes,” one user wrote. “What a timeline.”

Critics on both sides of the aisle were quick to condemn the spectacle. Progressive commentators called it a “grotesque love letter to billionaire worship,” while some conservative traditionalists saw it as undermining Trump’s presidential image. Still, MAGA loyalists appear largely unfazed, interpreting the comment as vintage Trump—a master of media manipulation, exaggeration, and meme generation. “He knows what he’s doing,” said rallygoer Ben Hicks. “He says crazy stuff, and the media eats it up. It’s part of the show.”

As the 2024 election cycle heats up, this latest Trump moment proves once again that the former president knows how to dominate a news cycle—even if it involves metaphorically sucking Elon Musk’s feet. Whether this oddball bromance solidifies into a political alliance or just a viral moment remains to be seen. One thing is certain: in Trump’s world, no move is too strange if it gets attention—and right now, all eyes are once again on him.

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In a display that left even his most loyal supporters doing double takes, former President Donald Trump publicly showered Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk with effusive praise, calling him “America’s greatest genius” and—much to the internet’s confusion—declaring he would “gladly suck his feet if it meant saving this country.” The bizarre moment unfolded during a rally in Texas, where Trump leaned into his signature blend of bravado, sarcasm, and unpredictability, sending social media into a frenzy.

“Elon Musk, folks, let me tell you—he’s doing things no one else can,” Trump began, standing at a podium flanked by massive American flags and roaring supporters. “He saved Twitter. He’s saving free speech. He’s doing more for America than Biden ever has. I mean, if I had to get down on one knee and kiss those genius feet—maybe even suck a toe—I’d do it. That’s how great he is.” Laughter and scattered cheers followed, while some attendees looked visibly unsure whether the former president was joking.

This over-the-top admiration comes after months of on-again, off-again public exchanges between the two moguls. Musk has previously distanced himself from both major political parties, while Trump has alternated between praising Musk’s business acumen and lashing out when their ideologies clash. But in recent weeks, as Musk has taken increasingly vocal stances on free speech, artificial intelligence, and immigration, Trump appears to have embraced him as a kind of cultural ally. “He’s the real deal,” Trump said. “He’s not part of the swamp. He’s a disruptor. Like me.”

Political analysts quickly jumped on the moment, with some labeling it “embarrassing bootlicking” and others calling it a calculated move. “Trump is trying to tie himself to influential tech voices who still command a massive online following,” said Dr. Karen Patel, a political science professor at NYU. “Elon Musk is not a politician, but he’s a symbolic figure for anti-establishment and libertarian-leaning voters. Trump knows that hitching his wagon to Musk could energize younger, tech-savvy conservatives.”

Elon Musk, for his part, hasn’t responded directly to the viral clip, though he did post a cryptic tweet hours later featuring only the emoji of a foot and a robot. Whether a subtle nod to Trump’s bizarre affection or just classic Musk trolling is anyone’s guess. Meanwhile, #TrumpFeet and #MuskSavior began trending on X (formerly Twitter), with users sharing memes, mock campaign posters, and a flurry of hot takes. “We went from draining the swamp to licking toes,” one user wrote. “What a timeline.”

Critics on both sides of the aisle were quick to condemn the spectacle. Progressive commentators called it a “grotesque love letter to billionaire worship,” while some conservative traditionalists saw it as undermining Trump’s presidential image. Still, MAGA loyalists appear largely unfazed, interpreting the comment as vintage Trump—a master of media manipulation, exaggeration, and meme generation. “He knows what he’s doing,” said rallygoer Ben Hicks. “He says crazy stuff, and the media eats it up. It’s part of the show.”

As the 2024 election cycle heats up, this latest Trump moment proves once again that the former president knows how to dominate a news cycle—even if it involves metaphorically sucking Elon Musk’s feet. Whether this oddball bromance solidifies into a political alliance or just a viral moment remains to be seen. One thing is certain: in Trump’s world, no move is too strange if it gets attention—and right now, all eyes are once again on him.

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