Recently, "Iron Man of Silicon Valley" Elon Musk has been particularly active, frequently dominating headlines in the tech, business, and even political sections of the news. Today, Jiu Wan Li will discuss with everyone what this world's richest man is busy with.

In the field of technology, "reaching for the sky and delving into the earth."

Heaven: "Starship" Successfully Completes Test Flight. On the morning of a local month day, SpaceX's new generation heavy-lift rocket, "Starship," successfully conducted its fifth test flight in Texas. Under the watchful eyes of the world, the "Starship" rocket's first and second stages successfully separated, with the first stage "Super Heavy" rocket booster successfully landing on the launch tower. The second stage "Starship" spacecraft also successfully landed in the Indian Ocean about an hour after launch, perfectly completing the scheduled tasks. The new rocket recovery mode, jokingly referred to by netizens as "chopsticks holding a rocket," became the biggest highlight of this test flight. The launch tower's robotic arm (also known as "chopsticks") successfully clamped onto the returning Super Heavy rocket. This marks a significant breakthrough in rocket reusability technology, significantly reducing the cost of future Mars missions and taking a big step forward in humanity's "Mars dream." Musk excitedly posted on the platform, "The spacecraft landed precisely! Achieved the second of two goals."

Tesla's New Car Unveiled. In addition to the "Mars Dream," Elon Musk's "Car Dream" is also full of hype, attracting plenty of attention. On the morning of a certain date, Tesla held a "We, Robot" press conference at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, USA. At the event, Musk arrived in style in an autonomous taxi. This "four-no" product, featuring no steering wheel, no pedals, no rearview mirrors, and fully autonomous driving without human supervision, instantly transported people into a sci-fi era. The event also introduced a highly futuristic-looking autonomous van and a new generation of humanoid robots. The van can carry up to 10 people and has certain cargo capabilities, making it a significant tool for future logistics transportation. The humanoid robot, on the other hand, demonstrated its versatility by performing tasks like bartending and dancing at the event. Musk praised the press conference as a historic day, claiming it would revolutionize the transportation industry, making the world more convenient, safe, and environmentally friendly.

A stir in the American political arena.

While laying out his "sky and earth" technology map under the cloak of night, Musk has also been busy in politics. He has been showering money with deep affection. Since explicitly expressing support for Trump, Musk has poured a significant amount of real money into Trump's campaign, acting as a booster. As the U.S. election voting day approaches, the "political action committee" funded by Musk has launched a major action with substantial investment. On the evening of the month, Musk introduced a significant campaign on the platform, stating, "For every swing state voter you recommend, you can earn $100! Easy money to make!" It is reported that anyone who successfully recommends a swing state voter to sign a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Constitution can receive a reward of $100 (approximately 700 yuan). The goal of this action is to obtain petition signatures from 100,000 people, meaning it will cost $10 million. Such a large-scale effort truly shows Musk's deep affection for Trump.

Open Platform, Strong Support. On the date, Trump returned to Butler County, Pennsylvania, where he had previously been attacked in a shooting incident, and held another rally. As a die-hard fan of Trump, Musk personally attended to show support, openly standing on the platform for Trump. Amidst the cheers of the audience, Musk, wearing a "Make America Great Again" baseball cap, stepped onto the stage, waved his fist, and jumped around, urging people to vote for Trump. During Trump's speech, Musk couldn't hide his excitement, jumping around energetically on the stage.

Charging into the political arena, going all-in. On the date, Musk stated in an interview with Tucker Carlson, a conservative American media personality, that he was willing to devote all his resources to support Trump. Throughout American history, there have been numerous entrepreneurs and billionaires interested in politics, but it is extremely rare for someone like Musk to directly and publicly step onto the front lines, employing all possible means to strongly support a candidate, and to fully back Trump to the end. In the interview, Musk also admitted that if Trump were to lose the election, there is a possibility that he himself could end up in prison. Such a full-scale bet is indeed staking one's entire fortune and life.

Why is Musk so busy?

Musk's simultaneous efforts in business and politics are aimed at maximizing voter attention and gaining public support during the critical period approaching the election, in order to secure more votes for Trump. Since the assassination attempt on Trump, Musk has publicly endorsed Trump, frequently leveraging his influence to build momentum for him, keeping Trump at the center of public discourse. Especially after Biden's withdrawal from the race, Musk orchestrated a live dialogue between Trump and himself, igniting American public opinion. Their synergy naturally has elements of "mutual admiration" among businessmen, but it is more based on personal interests. Trump promised policy倾斜 in deregulation, cryptocurrency, and other areas, and claimed that if elected, he would invite Musk to join the "Government Efficiency Committee," where Musk would oversee cost reduction efforts. Ultimately, Musk's strenuous performance is merely to protect his own business interests, safeguard his vast wealth, and leverage policy advantages to further expand his commercial influence and voice, in order to construct a comprehensive and multi-domain business empire.

The powerful alliance between business tycoons and presidential candidates has once again exposed the reality of collusion between politics and commerce in the American political arena. In the United States, there are countless instances of government officials and business entities engaging in improper exchanges of interests. Politicians use their positions to provide convenience for specific enterprises, while businesses influence government decisions through donations and lobbying. Through Musk's actions, it can be seen that today's tech elites are gradually transforming into power players in their own ways, adding another invisible hand to the manipulation of the ever-changing political landscape in the United States.

As the US presidential election approaches, the outcome of Musk's political gamble is about to be revealed. If he aligns correctly, Musk will enter the core circle of US political decision-making; if not, he may face a series of troubles, such as numerous investigations and lawsuits from California and federal regulatory agencies. Having enjoyed a smooth path in business, Musk is now about to open the "blind box" of politics. Whether he can replicate his unique business acumen in the political arena remains to be seen.