Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly known as Twitter) may not see eye to eye with the current Keir Starmer government on issues like free speech and immigration, but he’s playing the long game. Musk is building relationships with key figures on both sides of the political spectrum to promote his ideas on AI and the future of communication. And if these connections also benefit his business ventures, well, why not?

We already knew that former Prime Ministers Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, and Rishi Sunak have had interactions with Musk. An article in the Financial Times explores how Musk is also forming alliances with individuals who have made a name for themselves as Special Advisors in major political parties. The common thread appears to be: find a way to collaborate with Musk or risk being left behind.

In a surprising development, The Times reports that Musk is considering donating $100 million to Nigel Farage and the Reform party to support his bid for Prime Minister. Whether or not this donation materializes, Musk is certainly taking on a prominent role for a tech entrepreneur.