Elon Musk uses his growing influence on the platform X to show off his political power as 'President Musk'.

Over the weekend, during the highly anticipated Army-Navy football game, tech mogul Elon Musk took to social media to share a photo that captured the attention of many. The picture, taken from the giant screen overlooking the field, showed four prominent figures in focus: President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance, Musk himself, and House Speaker Mike Johnson in the background. The symbolism of this image, along with Musk's decision to post it, was hard to ignore.

What stood out to many observers was the positioning of Musk in the photo. He was standing directly behind Trump and Vance, seemingly more prominent than the speaker of the house. This caught the attention of Senator Bernie Sanders, who referenced the phrase "President Musk" in a tweet, causing it to trend on social media. Shortly after, Musk would flex his newfound political power by helping to derail a bipartisan spending bill proposed by Johnson to fund the government and avoid a potential shutdown.

Leading up to this moment, Musk and his co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, Vivek Ramaswamy, had been vocal on social media about their opposition to the spending bill. Their posts garnered support from millions of followers, and their criticism of the bill's contents caused outrage among their supporters. Musk even called for the bill not to pass, and his online influence ultimately played a significant role in its demise.

Those familiar with Washington know that major spending bills like this one often include additional items that may not be essential to the government's functioning. Some have even likened it to a "Christmas tree" full of ornaments. However, Musk has always prided himself on breaking the mold and going against the norm. In over 100 posts on social media, he expressed his grievances with the bill, some of which were later found to be false. Despite this, his influence was undeniable.

Musk's online presence has only grown since he began appearing alongside Trump, leading to the rise of memes and speculation about him being a "shadow president." Some Democrats have even questioned if he holds more power than the actual president-elect. However, Musk has stated that it is not the Republican party that gives him power, but the people. He sees himself as a messenger, bringing attention to issues and allowing the people to voice their support.

But now, some Republicans are suggesting that Musk's power be made official. Senator Rand Paul suggested that the speaker of the house does not have to be a member of Congress and proposed Musk as a potential candidate. Other Republican figures, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, have also expressed support for Musk as a potential speaker. It seems that Musk's influence in politics is only just beginning, and it remains to be seen how it will continue to shape the political landscape in Washington.

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