American fascism and Elon Musk

American fascist 

William Kristol:

It’s grim out there. Limiting the damage done by Donald Trump and the Trumpists to our government and the rule of law, and reversing the momentum of Trumpism politically and culturally—all of this seems difficult and daunting.

Let’s be honest: It doesn’t just seem difficult and daunting. It is difficult and daunting.

It’s also as important a task as any in my political lifetime. And the good news is that difficult doesn’t mean impossible. Daunting needn’t be frightening.

Even critics must concede that the Trump blitzkrieg has been impressive. Many of our laws, norms, and procedures designed to provide guardrails against arbitrary, reckless, and lawless actions have proven ineffective.

But defensive lines can fall and the forces of freedom can still ultimately prevail. And vulnerabilities in the apparently formidable Trumpist movement have already begun to appear. 

Here’s one vulnerability: Elon Musk.

No one voted for Musk. Trump, on the other hand, has won the votes of 63 million, 74 million, and 77 million Americans in the last three presidential elections. Trump was sworn in as president just two weeks ago. 

For better or worse, the half of the country who voted for him is going to be reluctant to rush to judgment—however warranted that judgment might be!—that they made a mistake....