MSNBC host Michael Steele didn’t hold back during a heated discussion on The Weekend, where he expressed frustration with the Republican Party’s response to what he sees as an assault on the country.
Steele, who served as the former chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), used the platform to criticize members of his own party and the increasing influence of figures like Elon Musk.
Steele’s Strong Words for Republicans
On Saturday’s The Weekend, Steele joined Alicia Menendez and Symone Sanders Townsend to discuss the ongoing political situation, particularly how the judicial system might be able to prevent Donald Trump from continuing his hold over American politics.
A quote about Trump and Musk being like “barbarians at the gate” caught Steele’s attention, and he strongly agreed with the sentiment.
Steele, clearly frustrated, pointed out that calling lawyers to stop Trump’s advances would not be enough to halt their progress.
He then launched into a passionate rant, calling out Republicans for their indifference to the country’s struggles.
Steele wanted to see more urgency and emotion from party members in the face of challenges like widespread job losses.
“I’d just like you to show that you give a damn!” he declared. “Wake the hell up and get excited about the fact that your country is under assault!”
The Musk and Trump Power Dynamic
Steele’s frustrations extended to the growing influence of Elon Musk, who he believes has been granted “absolute power” by Trump.
Steele claimed that Musk’s influence has spread far beyond just social media, pointing out that the billionaire has his reach in various sectors including the Treasury Department, the Department of Homeland Security, and the labor department.
“Elon Musk has his tentacles in everything you’re doing,” Steele said.
“They got your data, dumba**, they got all your stuff.”
Steele expressed disbelief that people weren’t more concerned about Musk’s increasing power and influence over American institutions.
Steele’s Frustration with Republicans
At one point in the conversation, Menendez suggested that Republican officials were partly to blame for allowing this unchecked power.
Steele didn’t hold back, firmly stating, “The hell with Republicans! They’re not going to do anything, they’re the problem!” His words underscored his growing disillusionment with the political party he once led.
Trump and Musk: The Dynamic Duo
Steele’s rant came on the heels of an interview with Trump and Musk on Hannity, where both men dismissed the idea that the media was trying to drive a wedge between them.
Trump claimed that the media wanted the two of them to start feuding, but both he and Musk insisted that their bond was unbreakable.
In the interview, Trump remarked, “I see it all the time.
They tried it. Then they stopped.” Musk added, “Yeah, they do, actually.”
The two seemed to take pleasure in the media’s failed attempts to create division between them, with Trump even revealing that Musk had called him to discuss how the media was trying to drive them apart.
As the political landscape continues to shift, Steele’s fiery remarks reflect the ongoing tension in the Republican Party and the growing influence of tech moguls like Musk.
The questions now remain: Will Republicans step up in time to challenge this powerful alliance, and how will the American people react as the political landscape continues to evolve?
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