In a stunning display of ego and bravado, former President Donald Trump delivered a viral speech at the University of Alabama, where he took aim at tech mogul Elon Musk, leaving the audience buzzing with disbelief. What was meant to be a graduation ceremony spiraled into a chaotic roast, with Trump asserting his dominance over billionaires and elite institutions alike.

“Elon is so terrific,” Trump began, only to swiftly pivot into a jab, claiming that Musk and others had once “hated” him but were now “kissing my ass.” The crowd erupted in laughter, caught in the whirlwind of Trump’s signature mix of flattery and insult. It was a moment that transformed Musk from a celebrated innovator to a mere pawn in Trump’s self-aggrandizing narrative.

As he continued, Trump shifted gears, launching an unexpected tirade against Harvard University, suggesting that the future of America would not be shaped by Ivy League graduates but by the hardworking students before him. “You all here are the real Americans,” he proclaimed, drawing cheers from the audience. The irony of a billionaire trashing elite education while basking in his own privilege was not lost on many.

Throughout the speech, Trump’s focus remained squarely on himself, claiming that the graduates’ futures hinged on his return to power. “Everything good that happens next in your life, that’s because of me,” he declared, framing his narrative as a savior complex that left little room for the graduates’ actual achievements.

As the audience cheered on, the message was clear: in Trump’s world, no one—be it a tech billionaire or an Ivy League graduate—is safe from his relentless quest for attention and loyalty. With Musk relegated to the background of this political theater, the speech served as a stark reminder that in Trump’s universe, he remains the main character, and everyone else is merely a supporting player.