For the last eight years, MAGA has had a firm grip on the Republican Party whose members and leadership including elected officials have moved in lockstep with no opposition of any kind, a clear sign of an intolerant and un-democratic political organization.
So, when Elon Musk stood up against their steadfast but ill-informed position against H-1B visa program, it is newsworthy and MAGA-shaking. Many of its leaders are foaming at their mouth; it is first and small but a crack, nevertheless.

Mr. Musk does not stop there. He endorses Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. The Speaker has shown some backbone, albeit with flexible cartilage. He is an ultra-conservative with principles. He has shown his love for the country beyond and above partisanship. He is quiet but gets the job done. He stood for stability during the fight over budget against MAGA’s determination to create chaos – fish in troubled water. They are trying to deny him the Speakership.

Of course, Mr. Musk’s success depends, in large part, on the support of the President-elect. As previously suggested, politics was probably the last frontier for Mr. Musk to conquer. Finally, he did enter politics – to help the Republican Party when it was seemingly shaky. It was also suggested that the President-elect think about repairing his populist image and bolstering his legacy as a statesman. It’s time for him to resist the urge of having fawning people around him. He must push out of his circle those selfish calculating heartless ass-kissers, whose appearance in front of the camera with a smile is enough to offend our national decency.
The President also supports Mr. Johnson as Speaker. Let’s see if they succeed again tomorrow.

JOHN P. LE PHONG.