Elon Musk alleged late Monday and early Tuesday that far-right podcaster Nick Fuentes is “a federal asset of some kind,” injecting new volatility into an already fractious coalition of conservative commentators and activists. Musk’s remark, made on his social-media platform, offered no supporting evidence but quickly reverberated across right-leaning channels where Fuentes commands a sizable following. Prominent voices including Candace Owens, Milo Yiannopoulos and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson had recently floated similar accusations, stoking speculation that Fuentes cooperates with law-enforcement or intelligence agencies. Musk’s endorsement of the claim amplified the dispute, prompting allies of Fuentes to push back and accuse critics of orchestrating a smear campaign. The exchange highlights widening rifts among influencers who once rallied around common causes such as support for former President Donald Trump. While the allegations against Fuentes remain unsubstantiated, their public airing by Musk underscores the influence the billionaire continues to wield over online political discourse and the fragility of alliances on the American right.