I think that, unfortunately, our whole ruling class in this world (and yes, there is a ruling elite) has been compromised, in this sense:
to be anyone with any real power, one must publicly endorse (((them))) and/or submit to some of their blackmail, even if it is just in the form of taking pictures with their key public players (Epstein, Ghislainne, etc).
I think Trump was forced to beclown himself at various times (as an entertainer) so as not to be a threat to (((them))). I think he was forced to fraternize (e.g., take pics or socialize) with (((them))) at times.
doesn't mean he is comp'd.
same possibly happened with Elon, but with him I'm more circumspect about motives.