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Rick Wilson: Trump's Toxic Influence Leaves Musk in Ruins

5/21/2025

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Rick Wilson, a conservative strategist, unleashed a scathing critique of Donald Trump's grip on power, declaring, "Everything Trump touches dies." He pointed to the dramatic fall of Elon Musk, now seen as "MAGA roadkill," as a testament to Trump's toxic legacy. Musk's staggering losses and desperate bid for redemption underscore the far-reaching consequences of this influence on America.

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Rick Wilson, a conservative strategist, unleashed a scathing critique of Donald Trump's grip on power, declaring, "Everything Trump touches dies." He pointed to the dramatic fall of Elon Musk, now seen as "MAGA roadkill," as a testament to Trump's toxic legacy. Musk's staggering losses and desperate bid for redemption underscore the far-reaching consequences of this influence on America.