Elon Musk Makes First Appearance At Trump Rally Casting Election In Dire Terms
3 months ago

Elon Musk Makes First Appearance At Trump Rally Casting Election In Dire Terms

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Billionaire tech executive Elon Musk cast the upcoming presidential election in dire terms during a Saturday appearance with Donald Trump, calling the Republican presidential nominee the only candidate “to preserve democracy in America.” The CEO of SpaceX and Tesla who also purchased X, Musk joined Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president survived an assassination attempt in July. The appearance marked the first time Musk joined one of Trump’s trademark rallies and represented the growing alliance between the two men in the final stretch of a competitive presidential election. Before a massive crowd on Saturday, Musk sought to portray Trump as a champion of free speech, arguing that Democrats want “to take away your freedom of speech, they want to take away your right to bear arms, they want to take away your fight to vote, effectively.” Musk went on to criticize a California effort to ban voter ID requirements. Also appearing with the former president were his running mate Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance, son Eric Trump, daughter-in-law and RNC co-chair Lara Trump, along with Pennsylvania lawmakers and sheriffs.

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Elon Musk's Quest for Domination Has Gone Global
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55 years ago

Elon Musk's Quest for Domination Has Gone Global

Wired  

During the US elections, centibillionaire and X owner Elon Musk became a central figure in right-wing and Republican politics, helping to propel former president Donald Trump back into the White House. In the months since Trump’s victory, Musk has begun to wade into politics in Europe, starting firestorms in the UK and announcing that he’ll be hosting an X Spaces …

TOM LEONARD: Amid all the talk about President Musk, is Donald Trump already tiring of his First Buddy?
3 days, 8 hours ago

TOM LEONARD: Amid all the talk about President Musk, is Donald Trump already tiring of his First Buddy?

Daily Mail  

Bounding on to the stage and jumping in the air with arms outstretched, Elon Musk looked like a man who’d just won the lottery. Less than two weeks before Donald Trump is sworn in, Elon Musk has effectively hijacked his presidency Bounding on to the stage and jumping in the air with arms outstretched, Elon Musk looked like a man …

Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed
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3 days, 17 hours ago

Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed

Associated Press  

LONDON — Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win reelection, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe, setting off alarm bells among politicians across the continent. Musk’s feed on his social network X is dotted with abusive language — labeling politicians “stupid cretin” and “sniveling cowards” — as well as retweets of far-right and …

Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US
5 days, 2 hours ago

Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US

Hindustan Times  

OSLO -Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday that he found it worrying that billionaire Elon Musk was involving himself in the political issues of countries outside of the United States. Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US Musk, a close ally of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, last month endorsed a German anti-immigration, anti-Islamic political …

Musk gets good news a day after Italian PM visits Trump as Rome announces potential $1.6bn SpaceX deal
5 days, 12 hours ago

Musk gets good news a day after Italian PM visits Trump as Rome announces potential $1.6bn SpaceX deal

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A deal that would see Elon Musk’s SpaceX take over …

Explained: Elon Musk's disdain for several governments and affinity for right-wing parties
1 week ago

Explained: Elon Musk's disdain for several governments and affinity for right-wing parties

India TV News  

With Donald Trump's victory in the United States, one person who has gained the most prominence after the President-elect himself is Elon Musk. Musk backs Germany's AfD Recently, Musk got involved in Germany's general election campaign by endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party. Musk has also criticised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying that he failed to …

Trump in danger of losing the battle for MAGA to 'President Musk': analyst
1 week ago

Trump in danger of losing the battle for MAGA to 'President Musk': analyst

Raw Story  

Donald Trump could very well be in a battle for control of the MAGA movement because he has lost the plot on how social media works while Elon Musk –– who has his ear –– hasn't. That is the opinion of political analyst Andrew Eggers writing for the Bulwark who asserted that, while Trump is repeating his "greatest hits" on …

Musk learning limits of his power after failed 'firebombing' of GOP efforts: historian
1 week ago

Musk learning limits of his power after failed 'firebombing' of GOP efforts: historian

Raw Story  

According to noted historian Douglas Brinkley, billionaire Elon Musk learned a valuable lesson about how government works when he failed to derail a House budget deal. Appearing on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Brinkley was asked whether House Speaker Mike Johnson will be re-elected on Friday when the House convenes to vote, he used Musk's failed interference as an example of how …

Is Elon Musk using X as Adrian Dittmann? Why this theory sparks social media buzz
1 week, 2 days ago

Is Elon Musk using X as Adrian Dittmann? Why this theory sparks social media buzz

India Today  

Amid the heated debate over H-1B visa in US, social media users have propounded a strange theory: Elon Musk may be secretly operating as another user on X. Speculations are growing thick and fast that Musk, who owns Tesla and SpaceX, is using an alternate account on the platform under the name Adrian Dittmann. Despite appearing in several "Spaces" discussions, …

‘Good feeling about 2025’: Elon Musk shares upbeat prediction at Donald Trump’s New Year bash
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Good feeling about 2025’: Elon Musk shares upbeat prediction at Donald Trump’s New Year bash

Live Mint  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attended US President-elect Donald Trump's New Year's Eve party at the Mar-a-Lago event in Palm Beach, Florida. Elon Musk renting space at Mar-a-Lago: As per a New York Times report, Elon Musk is currently ‘renting’ one of the residential spaces at Mar-a-Lago which gives him easy access to Trump and the ability to frequently drop in …

Good feeling about 2025: Elon Musk attends Trump's New Year's bash with son
1 week, 3 days ago

Good feeling about 2025: Elon Musk attends Trump's New Year's bash with son

India Today  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk celebrated New Year's Eve with US-President elect Donald Trump at the latter's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Musk, a vocal supporter of Trump, and his son were first seen together at a campaign event in New York's Madison Square Garden last October. ðŸšèPresident Trump, Elon Musk, and Musk’s son X are celebrating New Year’s Eve …

A bromance for the ages: The timeline of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s tumultuous relationship
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1 week, 3 days ago

A bromance for the ages: The timeline of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s tumultuous relationship

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With rumors swirling of a potential end to the honeymoon period between Trump and …

Donald Trump declares war with Democrats over his nominations in blunt New Year's Eve message
1 week, 3 days ago

Donald Trump declares war with Democrats over his nominations in blunt New Year's Eve message

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump demanded his Republican allies hold the line in a New Year's eve message designed to rally his party and shore up his most embattled nominees. Musk ripped a bipartisan spending measure to keep government open, helping tank the deal and leaving Republicans with a short-term funding extension that doesn't meet Trump's demand for ending or hiking the debt …

Honeymoon over? Trump is reportedly ‘annoyed’ by best buddy Elon Musk’s antics
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1 week, 3 days ago

Honeymoon over? Trump is reportedly ‘annoyed’ by best buddy Elon Musk’s antics

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The honeymoon period between Donald Trump and his “best buddy” …

Elon Musk's $2,000-a-night stay at Trump's Mar-a-Lago again fuels controversy
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1 week, 4 days ago

Elon Musk's $2,000-a-night stay at Trump's Mar-a-Lago again fuels controversy

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk has reportedly been renting a cottage on the grounds of Mar-a-Lago, the Florida estate owned by President-elect Donald Trump. Trump has publicly acknowledged Musk's presence at Mar-a-Lago, hinting at a close relationship as the billionaire navigates the political landscape The New York Times reported that Musk is staying in Banyan, a cottage located just a few hundred feet …

Fox News host confronts ex-official about Trump being ‘slightly annoyed’ with Elon Musk
1 week, 4 days ago

Fox News host confronts ex-official about Trump being ‘slightly annoyed’ with Elon Musk

Raw Story  

Former White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley insisted that Donald Trump continued to have a "good relationship" with Elon Musk after Fox News host Jonathan Hunt suggested that the president-elect had become "slightly annoyed" with his attention-seeking billionaire friend. "There are some reports bubbling, Hogan, one from Mediaite today, that President-elect Trump might be getting slightly annoyed with the …

Elon Musk knifes Mike Johnson immediately after backing Trump’s endorsement of him
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1 week, 4 days ago

Elon Musk knifes Mike Johnson immediately after backing Trump’s endorsement of him

Raw Story  

Elon Musk, the billionaire co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency, suggested he could oppose Rep. Mike Johnson for speaker of the House — moments after promising "full support" for the Republican lawmaker. In a post on the X social media platform, Johnson thanked President-elect Donald Trump for his "Complete & Total endorsement." But less than an hour later, the …

Elon Musk attacks Keir Starmer’s Labour government with UK investment claim
1 week, 4 days ago

Elon Musk attacks Keir Starmer’s Labour government with UK investment claim

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has hit out at Keir Starmer claiming that "very …

Trump sides with Musk in right-wing row over worker visas
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1 week, 4 days ago

Trump sides with Musk in right-wing row over worker visas

Raw Story  

Donald Trump weighed in Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country. An angry back-and-forth, largely between Silicon Valley's Musk and traditional anti-immigration Trump backers, has erupted in fiery fashion, with Musk even vowing to "go to …

It's Elon Musk over MAGA: Donald Trump makes his pick
1 week, 5 days ago

It's Elon Musk over MAGA: Donald Trump makes his pick

Salon  

A couple of days after Christmas, Donald Trump posted something very odd, even by his standards. While Trump was photographed on the golf course and entertaining his dinner guests with his insufferably weird playlist of "YMCA" and Pavarotti, an online war broke out between the MIA friend Musk and some of Trump's most loyal MAGA activists. The problem began last …

'Who the hell is this man?' MSNBC's Michael Steele goes off on Trump advisor
1 week, 5 days ago

'Who the hell is this man?' MSNBC's Michael Steele goes off on Trump advisor

Raw Story  

During a discussion about how Elon Musk has gone to war with Donald Trump's base over foreign workers, MSNBC host Michael Steele finally had enough and ripped into the tech billionaire who seems to be calling the shots for the president-elect. As part of his battle to make his point that the U.S. needs more H-1B foreign workers because American …

Elon Musk jumps into US immigration debate, gives sharp response to CEO’s ‘immigrants taking over jobs’ question
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk jumps into US immigration debate, gives sharp response to CEO’s ‘immigrants taking over jobs’ question

Live Mint  

Donald Trump's supporters are engaged in an online spat over the United States' immigration policies, with Laura Loomer advocating for a more hardline approach, while Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy push for increased pathways for highly skilled workers. Elon Musk Bats For Skilled Workers The tech mogul speaking to a CEO social media user on X noted that the US …

‘Contemptible fools’: Elon Musk escalates MAGA rift
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2 weeks ago

‘Contemptible fools’: Elon Musk escalates MAGA rift

Raw Story  

Division brewing inside MAGA world showed no signs of slowing Friday after tech billionaire Elon Musk called out a segment of the movement as “contemptible fools” who should be plucked out of the Republican Party. The escalation in the ongoing feud between right-wing businessmen and the MAGA activist class over foreign visas came in the form of a social media …

Trump accidentally shares cryptic message intended for Elon Musk with the world
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2 weeks ago

Trump accidentally shares cryptic message intended for Elon Musk with the world

Daily Mail  

Share or comment on this article: President-elect Donald Trump sent a cryptic message to his billionaire tech friend Elon Musk on Friday hours after a brutal social media debate on immigration blew up in his face. President-elect Donald Trump sent a cryptic message to his billionaire tech friend Elon Musk on Friday Trump was seemingly trolling his friend Elon Musk …

Trump accidentally shares cryptic message intended for Elon Musk with the world
2 weeks ago

Trump accidentally shares cryptic message intended for Elon Musk with the world

Daily Mail  

President-elect Donald Trump sent a cryptic message to his billionaire tech friend Elon Musk on Friday hours after a brutal social media debate on immigration blew up in his face. President-elect Donald Trump sent a cryptic message to his billionaire tech friend Elon Musk on Friday Trump was seemingly trolling his friend Elon Musk on Friday Trump joked about the …

Elon Musk's X moves to punish Trump ally after she lobs corruption allegations at him
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's X moves to punish Trump ally after she lobs corruption allegations at him

Raw Story  

Trump devotee Laura Loomer says she is paying a price for her criticisms of X owner Elon Musk. In recent days, Loomer and many other MAGA devotees have been criticizing Musk after he said that America needs to import more top-tier engineering talent from other countries because there simply aren't enough American-born engineers talented enough to meet demand. This prompted …

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024
2 weeks, 1 day ago

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The debate around the billionaire has moved on dramatically over the last 12 months, from whether the …

MAGA opponents of Elon Musk claim he stripped them of their X badges
2 weeks, 1 day ago

MAGA opponents of Elon Musk claim he stripped them of their X badges

CNN  

CNN — The debate roiling the MAGA world in recent days over visas for highly skilled workers shows no signs of abating. Some prominent online personalities are now accusing Elon Musk of using his social media platform, X, to retaliate against those who disagree with his support of the H-1B visa program. “If you want your TEAM to win the …

Elon Musk can easily use Donald Trump's greatest advantage against him
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk can easily use Donald Trump's greatest advantage against him

Salon  

The more Donald Trump denies he's being controlled by billionaire Elon Musk, who purchased the president-elect with over $250 million in campaign spending this year, the less anyone believes him. Democrats started the "President Musk" meme, and, predictably, Trump's narcissism has led to defensiveness. But that's also why, as Ocasio-Cortez said, Musk's involvement is politically toxic for Trump, as it …

Letters to the Editor: Elon Musk’s influence shows why we need campaign spending reform
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Letters to the Editor: Elon Musk’s influence shows why we need campaign spending reform

LA Times  

Elon Musk greets President-elect Donald Trump as he arrives to watch a SpaceX rocket launch in Texas on Nov. 19. Musk’s rise to political prominence and power is the result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s mindless decision in the 2010 Citizens United case, which enabled him to spend at least $250 million in support of President-elect Donald Trump. Coming soon …

Trump declares Elon Musk is ‘not going to be president’ amid ongoing taunts over who’s really in charge
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump declares Elon Musk is ‘not going to be president’ amid ongoing taunts over who’s really in charge

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy While Donald Trump still thinks his “first buddy” Elon Musk …

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president

Daily Mail  

President-elect Donald Trump took a swipe at 'first buddy' Elon Musk as critics question who is really in charge between the close pair as the 78-year-old prepares to return to the White House. President-elect Donald Trump claimed Musk is 'not going to be president' because he was born in South Africa as his critics question who is really in charge …

Wall Street Journal flames Trump and Musk over ‘budget fiasco’ and what it threatens for future
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Wall Street Journal flames Trump and Musk over ‘budget fiasco’ and what it threatens for future

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has eviscerated Donald Trump …

Trump asserts leadership, dismisses claims of Musk’s presidential influence
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump asserts leadership, dismisses claims of Musk’s presidential influence

Deccan Chronicle  

President-elect Donald Trump made it clear on Sunday that while Elon Musk plays a prominent role in his administration but he will not be the one calling the shots. While praising Musk as a “great guy,” Trump clarified that Musk’s role would be in leading the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, an agency aimed at reducing the size of …

Will Elon Musk Be The US President One Day? Donald Trump Has This Answer
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Will Elon Musk Be The US President One Day? Donald Trump Has This Answer

ABP News  

US President-elect Donald Trump responded to criticism from the Democratic camp for "portraying" billionaire Elon Musk as "President Musk". Trump said the notion that he has "ceded the presidency" to Musk is a fiction and that even if Musk wanted the job, he couldn’t get it because of the Constitution's requirement that the US president be a natural-born citizen. He's …

Chris Christie says Trump will dump Elon Musk when he needs a scapegoat
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chris Christie says Trump will dump Elon Musk when he needs a scapegoat

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As soon as the going gets rough and Trump …

Will Elon Musk become US President? Trump says it's not happening, explains why
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Will Elon Musk become US President? Trump says it's not happening, explains why

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump dismissed speculation that billionaire Elon Musk would take over the presidency, saying "it was not happening" and cited constitutional rules of being born in the country to hold the top post, NBC News reported. Musk, the world's richest person, was born in South Africa and has been tapped by Trump to lead the Department of Government …

Trump bristles at Musk’s rocketing profile as Democrats play on the president-elect’s vanity
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump bristles at Musk’s rocketing profile as Democrats play on the president-elect’s vanity

CNN  

CNN — Whether Elon Musk is the real “president,” merely the “prime minister” or just Donald Trump’s multibillionaire enforcer, he’s carving out an unprecedented role that could raise conflicts of interest for the new administration. Video Ad Feedback ‘Trump is clearly the leader’: Hagerty on Dems suggesting Elon Musk leads GOP 01:17 - Source: CNN Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of …

Trump Addresses Rumors About Elon Musk's 'Shadow Presidency'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump Addresses Rumors About Elon Musk's 'Shadow Presidency'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump said he has not ceded the presidency to billionaire Elon Musk, calling that accusation a “hoax.” “No, he’s not taking the presidency,” Trump said Sunday at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Musk’s involvement in the government has led Democrats to suggest that Musk is Trump’s “shadow president.” “We need to face …

Can Elon Musk become US president? Donald Trump's big remarks amid raging debate
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Can Elon Musk become US president? Donald Trump's big remarks amid raging debate

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump on Monday called talks that he had ceded the presidency to billionaire Elon Musk a “hoax”, and said that he will be the new president of the United States. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, U.S. “No, he’s not taking the …

'He's not taking the presidency': Trump fumes about 'President Musk' at MAGA conference
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

'He's not taking the presidency': Trump fumes about 'President Musk' at MAGA conference

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump used a speech to MAGA supporters to strongly push back on claims that billionaire Elon Musk had effectively taken over his presidency. While speaking to Turning Point USA's AmFest conference attendees on Sunday, Trump argued that "big companies" wanted him to cut regulations more than slashing taxes. "The new one is President Trump has ceded the presidency …

'Blindsided' and 'furious' Trump turned Elon Musk loose on House leadership: insider
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Blindsided' and 'furious' Trump turned Elon Musk loose on House leadership: insider

Raw Story  

According to a deep dive into how House Speaker Mike Johnson managed to get most of his caucus and Donald Trump to agree on a budget package that kept the government working until March, the Washington Post is reporting that Johnson "blindsided" the president-elect by also negotiating with Democrats. That, in turn, led Trump to prompt billionaire adviser Elon Musk …

'Blindsided' and 'furious' Trump turned Elon Musk loose on House leadership: insider
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Blindsided' and 'furious' Trump turned Elon Musk loose on House leadership: insider

Raw Story  

According to a deep dive into how House Speaker Mike Johnson managed to get most of his caucus and Donald Trump to agree on a budget package that kept the government working until March, the Washington Post is reporting that Johnson "blindsided" the president-elect by also negotiating with Democrats. That, in turn, led Trump to prompt billionaire adviser Elon Musk …

Former GOP chair suggests Musk is steamrolling ‘too old’ Trump
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Former GOP chair suggests Musk is steamrolling ‘too old’ Trump

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The former chairman of the …

Stephen King warns Americans about ‘President Musk’s growing control over Donald Trump
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Stephen King warns Americans about ‘President Musk’s growing control over Donald Trump

Hindustan Times  

Stephen King warned his viewers about Elon Musk’s increasing control over President-elect Donald Trump as the United States enters Trump's second term on January 20. Stephen King criticized Elon Musk's growing sway over Donald Trump, warning that Musk, though ineligible to be president, is effectively running the administration. You know that, but it bears repeating.” Stephen King denies calling Musk …

Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect

Al Jazeera  

Statements come amid criticism of Musk’s involvement in budget negotiations, outsized role in Trump transition. United States President-elect Donald Trump has pushed back on the notion that he has “ceded the presidency” to billionaire Elon Musk, who has taken an outsized role in the president-elect’s transition into the White House. “He wasn’t born in this country.” The South African-born Musk …

In Arizona speech, Trump jokes Musk is ‘not going to be president’
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

In Arizona speech, Trump jokes Musk is ‘not going to be president’

Politico  

Trump’s comments came as Democrats have sought to use Musk, the world’s richest person, as a foil, accusing him of undermining the incoming president. Just days before, Trump — along with Musk — intervened in House Republicans’ initial government spending package, leading to chaos as Congress raced against the clock to avoid a government shutdown. The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump …

'Too old for the job' Trump nailed on MSNBC for letting Elon Musk fight his battles
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Too old for the job' Trump nailed on MSNBC for letting Elon Musk fight his battles

Raw Story  

As part of a discussion on MSNBC on Saturday morning, the former head of the Republican National Committee suggested that Donald Trump is letting billionaire adviser Elon Musk call the shots because he's not the man he used to be. During a spirited debate over Musk leaning on GOP lawmakers to pass a budget bill to his and Trump's liking …

Elon Musk emerges as power player amid US government shutdown crisis
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk emerges as power player amid US government shutdown crisis

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of the US shutdown crisis, Elon Musk emerged as a significant influencer, wielding considerable power alongside President-elect Donald Trump. The world's richest person played a key role as the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday that would avert a midnight government shutdown. But as House Speaker Mike Johnson and congressional Republicans scrambled to pass …

'Never-ending chaos': Ex-GOP lawmaker says Musk and Trump on a 'collision course'
3 weeks ago

'Never-ending chaos': Ex-GOP lawmaker says Musk and Trump on a 'collision course'

Raw Story  

A Republican former lawmaker said Donald Trump and ally Elon Musk appear to be on a "collision course" and warned Americans that another close adviser of Trump's is promising "never-ending chaos." Former Rep. Charlie Dent told CNN anchor Jake Tapper on "The Lead" that Steve Bannon is "essentially promising never-ending chaos." Dent later said he suspects Trump and Musk are …

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