When Titans Rise: Musk, Trump, and the Left’s War on Excellence

The following article, When Titans Rise: Musk, Trump, and the Left’s War on Excellence, was first published on The Black Sphere. Donald Trump recently attended a SpaceX launch, and one can only imagine his thoughts. Here’s a man who has built iconic skyscrapers, reshaped the hospitality industry, and even conquered the political world—but even Trump must feel a twinge of humility watching Elon Musk. Because Musk isn’t just playing in the big leagues; he built the league. Elon Musk embodies the spirit of historical greats like Leonardo da Vinci, Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Andrew Carnegie—all rolled into one. His work spans disciplines so varied and so transformative that our own inventions seem pedestrian in comparison. He’s not just pushing boundaries; he’s redefining them. NASA’s Replacement, for Pennies on the Dollar Take NASA, for example. Musk didn’t just partner with the space agency—he replaced it. While NASA used to launch a rocket every four years and never reused them, Musk’s SpaceX launched three rockets in 20 hours and landed them back on Earth for reuse. That’s like going from driving a horse-drawn carriage to piloting a fleet of Teslas. But Musk’s efficiency isn’t just about rockets. NASA, now...