
Not content with just meddling in U.S. elections, Elon Musk is now setting his sights on the U.K. The world’s wealthiest man was recently seen with Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Rumors are swirling that Musk might donate a whopping $100 million to the far-right party.
The billionaire and the notorious British politician met earlier this week with Reform UK’s treasurer, Nick Candy, for a meeting that lasted an hour and was described as “great.” While the huge donation wasn’t explicitly discussed, their conversation allegedly revolved around the “Trump ground game” and their grand plans to “save the West.” If Musk does follow through with the donation, it would be the largest in U.K. electoral history.
Needless to say, this pairing isn’t sitting well with many. One Reddit user dubbed them “The new Axis of Assholes,” lamenting, “I hate this timeline, can we get off now?” Unfortunately, we’re stuck with Musk, Trump, and Farage—whether we like it or not.
A key concern is whether Musk’s donation could influence British politics. The tech mogul has already made waves in U.S. elections, where he tried to sway voters toward Trump and even put up millions in hopes of influencing the outcome. While it’s unclear if he had any real impact, he certainly got his way.
Could Musk have the same effect in the U.K.? He’s already made it clear that he doesn’t like the current British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and some believe his donation could be an indirect attempt to undermine Starmer’s leadership. Musk’s potential $100 million donation could have a huge impact, especially if he backs Farage in the same way he supported Trump. The Reform UK party could see a significant boost in votes in the next election, although there are already questions surrounding the legality of Musk’s involvement in British politics.
Earlier this year, Reform UK performed better than expected, securing the third-highest vote share. If Musk backs them with $100 million, they could do even better next time. But the question remains: is Musk supporting the party because he believes in its ideals, or because it benefits him personally?
This whole situation raises an eyebrow when you think about how Musk is able to involve himself in foreign politics without much pushback. Especially when you consider that the U.S. is gearing up to ban TikTok due to concerns about Chinese influence, yet Musk’s potential impact on a key U.K. election goes unchecked. How does he get away with it? Simple—he’s the richest person in the world, and his connections, including with Trump, grant him a level of influence that most people can only dream of. At this point, it seems like Musk can do whatever he wants.