SpaceX CEO’s Epic Twitter Takedown of Trump — Is Elon Musk Quietly Joining the Anti-Trump Movement?
No gods or kings, only men? Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has once again ignited controversy online — this time with what many interpret as a veiled jab at former U.S. President Donald Trump. As thousands took to the streets over the weekend for nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests, Musk posted an absurd and far-fetched post to his X (formerly Twitter) account:
“No gods or kings, only men.”
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The caption accompanied a video of a SpaceX Starship rocket landing successfully, but the timing and phrasing didn’t go unnoticed. The line, originally from the dystopian video game BioShock, is often seen as a critique of authoritarian leadership and unchecked power — aligning closely with the sentiment behind the protests.
The Fallout from a Feud
The post comes shortly after Elon walked back a string of heated jabs aimed at Trump, following a public clash over the former president’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” — a bloated spending package that Musk slammed as “a disgusting abomination” loaded with political pork.
While Elon later issued an apology, admitting that his posts “went too far,” the damage was already done. Many saw his regret as more strategic than sincere, especially as Trump reportedly threatened to reconsider federal contracts tied to Musk’s companies.
Elon to Trump in his latest Tweet –
“I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far.”
Tensions escalated when Trump allegedly threatened to reconsider federal contracts with Musk’s companies, including SpaceX, in retaliation. Musk fired back by accusing the Trump administration of withholding documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, in which Trump is reportedly named in several files.
Public Reaction and Political Ripples
Musk’s timing — posting just hours after the #NoKingsProtest — led many users to speculate that he was intentionally aligning with the anti-Trump movement. One user responded:
“Hey @elonmusk, are you joining our #NoKingsProtest?”
Others pointed out the BioShock reference and its underlying message — a world where innovation exists free of political interference, but ultimately descends into chaos due to a lack of governance.
Adding to the tension, a new Associated Press–NORC Center poll revealed that Elon’s approval among Republicans has dropped since April. Once viewed favorably by many conservative voters, Musk’s standing appears to be shifting as he becomes more vocal about political issues and openly critical of GOP leaders.
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