People followed obozo to see what stupid thing he would say or do next (between golf shots). Not to mention he is a criminal and is friends with MANY criminals, not just "pretend" criminals.

People are following Musk because he is highly intelligent and not afraid to speak his mind and speak out against criminality. 

THERE'S YOUR DIFFERENCE!

https://www.westernjournal.com/elon-musk-officially-surpasses-barack-obama-worlds-followed/