During the Army-Navy football game, Elon Musk posted a photo on social media that sparked speculation due to its symbolism. The image showed Musk standing behind President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance, with House Speaker Mike Johnson in the background. This photo hinted at Musk's growing political influence.
A few days later, Musk played a significant role in derailing a spending bill proposed by Johnson to fund the government and prevent a shutdown. Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, his co-Department of Government Efficiency leader, criticized the bill online, mobilizing their large following to oppose it. Musk's online campaign ultimately led to the bill's demise.
