Donald Trump says he issurprised and disappointed with Elon Musk over the messy public meltdown of their partnership. He also should be wary. It’s not Musk’s ownership of one of the most influential social media platforms that should give the president pause.

Musk used X—formerly Twitter—to help rebuild Trump's public image and support his presidential run. What happens if he turns it against the president?

Musk approval rating stood at 80% among Republicans, 7% among Democrats, and 33% among independents. For Trump, the numbers were 84% among Republicans, 7% among Democrats, and 36% among independents.