Trump is threatening to block Musk's First Amendment rights with retaliation from the US government if he supports Democratic candidates.
"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. People know themselves much better than you do. That's why it's important to stop expecting them to be something other than who they are." Maya Angelou.
"The president also issued a warning amid chatter that Musk could back Democratic lawmakers and candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.
“If he does, he’ll have to pay the consequences for that,” Trump told NBC, though he declined to share what those consequences would be. Musk’s businesses have many lucrative federal contracts."
Trump says Elon Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democratic candidates – The Denver Post