Steve Bannon Labels Elon Musk 'Evil' Over Neuralink Agenda

Elon Musk's growing political influence in the U.S. has made him the largest donor to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and earned him a key government advisory role, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest, especially regarding China. President Trump recently intervened to prevent Musk from attending a Pentagon briefing on China, citing Musk's extensive business ties there, but a separate meeting at the Pentagon still took place without China being discussed. Musk's alignment with right-wing populists and climate change skeptics has energized far-right movements in both the U.S. and Europe, with groups like the Heartland Institute now embracing him despite past criticism. This shift is seen as a threat to progressive climate policy, especially as Musk and Trump court hardline leaders in Europe. Meanwhile, divisions within the GOP have emerged, with figures like Steve Bannon denouncing Musk's Neuralink brain chip ventures as 'techno-feudalism' and raising concerns about the ethical implications of merging humans with AI. Despite these conflicts, Musk remains a central figure in the MAGA movement, wielding significant influence over policy and public discourse.