In a stunning display of political theater, Donald Trump delivered a commencement speech at the University of Alabama that quickly morphed into a spectacle of ego and insults, leaving tech billionaire Elon Musk in the crosshairs. Rather than uplifting the graduates, Trump turned the podium into a battleground, subtly roasting Musk while boasting about his own perceived dominance over the tech elite.

“Imagine being Elon Musk, tech genius, only to get roasted by a man who once suggested injecting bleach,” Trump quipped, setting the tone for a speech that felt more like a campaign rally than a graduation ceremony. The crowd, a sea of proud graduates and their families, was treated to a barrage of jabs aimed at Musk and elite institutions like Harvard, as Trump declared, “You all here will write the next chapter of the American story, not those snobs at Harvard.”

With each jab, Trump reinforced his narrative of power, framing himself as the alpha while reducing Musk to just another sycophant in his orbit. The audience chuckled at the absurdity, but the implications were clear: in Trump’s world, even billionaires must bow to his authority. As he ranted about the future being bright only if he returns to power, the speech took a bizarre turn, focusing more on Trump’s self-aggrandizement than on the graduates’ achievements.

This wasn’t merely a graduation speech; it was a coronation of Trump’s own legacy, a reminder that he still demands loyalty and attention. Musk, once a titan of industry, now found himself an unwitting punchline in Trump’s narrative, overshadowed by a man who thrives on spectacle and self-promotion.

As the event concluded, one thing was unmistakable: in Trump’s universe, no billionaire is safe, and the spotlight remains firmly on him.