'Technocrats are hijacking MAGA!' Laura Loomer accuses 'Welfare queen' Elon Musk of cozying up to China and Iran

The rift within the

MAGA movement

is growing, as influential right-wing activist

Laura Loomer

openly criticized tech magnate Elon Musk and other powerful

technocrats

for their increasing sway over President-elect Donald Trump’s transition. In a fiery appearance on

Steve Bannon

’s War Room, Loomer expressed concerns about Musk’s connections to foreign officials and his rising political influence, raising alarm bells within Trump’s base.
Loomer, a fierce nationalist known for her unapologetic rhetoric, accused Musk and his tech counterparts of prioritizing their personal interests over

national security

. “They’re nothing but welfare queens,” Loomer declared, blasting Musk and others for accepting government assistance while attempting to gain control over critical sectors like defense. Her remarks are part of a broader debate about Musk’s growing influence within Trump’s orbit—leading some critics to label him a "shadow president."

Allegations of foreign ties fuel concerns

The tension escalated when Loomer brought attention to Musk’s alleged interactions with foreign powers, particularly Iranian and Chinese officials. “What does it mean for our constitutional republic if technocrats with billions have unfettered access to our leaders while being cordial with adversaries like China and Iran?” Loomer questioned, casting a sharp spotlight on Musk’s off-the-record meetings with foreign officials.

Her concerns mirror those raised by retired Lt. Gen. Russell Honoré, who labeled Musk a "national security threat" in an op-ed for The New York Times. Loomer’s remarks struck a nerve, as Mediaite reported, with Musk’s foreign dealings now under increased scrutiny, raising alarms across party lines.
Technocrats in Trump’s inner circle: A growing divide
The ideological schism within the MAGA movement is becoming more pronounced, especially regarding Trump’s ties to technocrats like Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Loomer’s critique highlighted how Musk and Ramaswamy’s support for H-1B visa extensions conflicts with the nationalist ideals championed by many of Trump’s supporters. Loomer drew a sharp distinction between the interests of these elite tech figures and the grassroots MAGA base, which continues to push for stricter immigration controls and more American jobs.
Bannon, a former Trump advisor and prominent voice in the right-wing media, has only intensified his criticism of Musk. Mediaite reports that Bannon has repeatedly questioned Musk’s deep involvement in Trump’s transition, accusing the billionaire of overstepping political boundaries and giving business elites undue influence over political decisions.
With tensions running high, the battle within MAGA over the role of technocrats like Musk and Ramaswamy shows no signs of cooling. As the

Trump transition

moves forward, Loomer’s fiery rhetoric reflects a broader concern about the influence of Silicon Valley on the future of American politics—one that may further fracture an already divided movement.