Stephen King tells Elon Musk he’s ‘too bright’ to be supporting Trump
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stephen King tells Elon Musk he’s ‘too bright’ to be supporting 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 Stephen King has lashed out at X owner, tech billionaire and richest person in the world Elon Musk for his support of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. The author brutally told him: “You’re far too bright to swallow this man’s bulls**t.” Back in April 2023, King was ‘trolled’ by Musk after X/Twitter introduced a new policy that wiped all pre-existing blue ticks on verified accounts and would now only be given to those who subscribed to the site. I haven’t.” In response to King, Musk wrote: “You’re welcome namaste.” Musk and Trump aren’t the only conservative figures who King has set his sights on in recent days. What the f***?” open image in gallery Stephen King and Elon Musk Elsewhere, Musk has landed himself in hot water after he shared an AI-generated image of Harris as a communist leader.

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In Arizona speech, Trump jokes Musk is ‘not going to be president’
Top News
2 days, 2 hours 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 …

Democrats blast influence of ‘President Elon Musk’ over Trump amid spending deal row
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4 days, 11 hours ago

Democrats blast influence of ‘President Elon Musk’ over Trump amid spending deal row

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 Democrats have slammed Elon Musk after his opposition to House …

The Trump-Musk governing duo is clearly a work in progress
5 days, 2 hours ago

The Trump-Musk governing duo is clearly a work in progress

Politico  

The sequence highlighted the evolving dynamic with his high-profile benefactor-turned-adviser and raised an awkward question for Trump of whether he or Musk was running the show. In phone interviews with reporters at ABC, CBS and NBC, Trump also called for the debt ceiling to be eliminated or extended and emphasized that if the government did in fact shut down, “it’ll …

Is Elon Musk becoming a kingmaker for govts across the world?
6 days, 2 hours ago

Is Elon Musk becoming a kingmaker for govts across the world?

India Today  

Tesla boss Elon Musk was one great force who powered Republican candidate Donald Trump's return to the White House. WHY NIGEL FARAGE MET ELON MUSK This donation might be Musk's attempt to empower Reform UK. Writing for The UK Telegraph, Farage said that Musk “left us in no doubt that he is right behind us” and discussed “ongoing negotiations” about …

Musk unleashes online army on federal workers. ‘A tough way to find out she’s losing her job.’
1 month ago

Musk unleashes online army on federal workers. ‘A tough way to find out she’s losing her job.’

Live Mint  

As co-director of President-elect Donald Trump’s nascent Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has wasted no time posting to his 205 million followers about specific government departments he views as bloated. One recent post by the billionaire zeroed in on Ashley Thomas, a little-known director of climate diversification at the U.S. International Development Finance Corp., after another user on Musk’s …

Skeptical lawmaker thinks Elon Musk will become ‘frustrated fairly quickly’ with DOGE role
1 month ago

Skeptical lawmaker thinks Elon Musk will become ‘frustrated fairly quickly’ with DOGE role

Raw Story  

It won’t be long before tech billionaire and Donald Trump pal Elon Musk becomes irked by Washington with his new advisory role in the incoming president’s next administration. That was the message from Rep. Ro Khanna, who aired his thoughts on POLITICO’s Tech podcast Thursday about Musk and his proposals to slash spending and eliminate large portions of the federal …

Is the Donald Trump-Elon Musk bromance already hitting a roadblock?
1 month ago

Is the Donald Trump-Elon Musk bromance already hitting a roadblock?

Firstpost  

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, seems to have had a blazing row with Boris Epshteyn, one of President-elect Donald Trump’s top advisers over his influence over the Cabinet picks. Some Trump insiders are accusing Elon Musk of trying to act as ‘co-president.’ Image Credit: AFP Musk is famed for his manic working habits and self-described “hardcore” style, running his …

Elon Musk seeks ‘high IQ’ employees for DOGE's weekly live streams
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk seeks ‘high IQ’ employees for DOGE's weekly live streams

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's government efficiency panel wants "high IQ" employees and plans weekly livestreams, according to X posts about President-elect Donald Trump's initiative to streamline the U.S. bureaucracy. Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk listens as US President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, DC, U.S. on November 13, 2024. …

Stephen King, Elon Musk's rivalry takes new turn as author says goodbye to ‘too toxic’ X; Is he joining Bluesky?
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1 month, 1 week ago

Stephen King, Elon Musk's rivalry takes new turn as author says goodbye to ‘too toxic’ X; Is he joining Bluesky?

Hindustan Times  

Amidst the ongoing rift with the world's richest man, Stephen King declared that he has decided to quit X after finding toxicity on the social media platform. “I'm leaving Twitter,” Stephen King declared, adding that he “tried to stay, but the atmosphere has just become too toxic.” Following reports that X owner Musk, 53, has banned the 77-year-old King of …

Donald Trump makes jab about Elon Musk’s ‘constant’ presence in first post-victory speech: ‘I can’t get him out of here’
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump makes jab about Elon Musk’s ‘constant’ presence in first post-victory speech: ‘I can’t get him out of here’

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 Donald Trump made a back-handed joke about Elon Musk’sreported constant …

Donald Trump's inner circle feeling ‘iced out’ due to his close bond with Elon Musk; here's how Melania feels
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump's inner circle feeling ‘iced out’ due to his close bond with Elon Musk; here's how Melania feels

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk’s close relationship with Donald Trump has been irking some members of the inner circle of the president-elect, an insider source told Page Six. Donald Trump's inner circle feeling ‘iced out’ due to his close bond with Elon Musk Musk endorsed the president-elect after the assassination attempt at Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, the Mar-a-Lago source told the outlet that Trump and …

Elon Musk becoming ‘guest who wouldn’t leave’ Mar-a-Lago after long stay; Will his bromance with Trump come to an end?
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk becoming ‘guest who wouldn’t leave’ Mar-a-Lago after long stay; Will his bromance with Trump come to an end?

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, is reportedly spending “nearly every day” at President-elect Donald Trump's Florida resort, listening in on international leaders' phone conversations. While Elon Musk may not hold any type of official post given how difficult it would be with his businesses, it is becoming increasingly evident that he does not really need to, as …

Jimmy Kimmel savages Trump’s new partner ‘Elonia Musk’
1 month, 1 week ago

Jimmy Kimmel savages Trump’s new partner ‘Elonia Musk’

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 Jimmy Kimmel has savaged Donald Trump’s relationship with billionaire Elon …

'Guest who wouldn't leave': Elon Musk reportedly overstaying welcome at Mar-a-Lago
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1 month, 1 week ago

'Guest who wouldn't leave': Elon Musk reportedly overstaying welcome at Mar-a-Lago

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who ran much of Donald Trump's voter outreach operation throughout the 2024 election through his super PAC, is reportedly spending so much time at the president-elect's South Florida country club that some of his aides are beginning to be unsettled by it, reported The Daily Beast on Monday. This comes after CNN's Kaitlan Collins reported, “While …

Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports

Al Jazeera  

The Tesla CEO, Trump’s most influential campaign backer, has turned into a key power broker in presidential transition. Tech billionaire Elon Musk is diving even deeper into the world of politics after Donald Trump’s election win, cosying up to the president-elect and offering him input on key administration hires, according to US media reports. Kai Trump, Donald Trump’s granddaughter, posted …

Elon Musk is now king of the MAGA media universe
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk is now king of the MAGA media universe

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. To Musk, a born-again MAGA crusader who has spent the last two years reshaping …

With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit

NPR  

With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images On Wednesday morning, following the U.S. election, Elon Musk posted what appeared to be an AI-generated image of himself on X, the social media platform he owns. Musk could be Trump’s new “Secretary of Cost Cutting” In August, Musk floated the idea of creating a “government efficiency …

The Elon Musk effect: How Donald Trump gained from billionaire’s support
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Elon Musk effect: How Donald Trump gained from billionaire’s support

Al Jazeera  

Tech tycoon played pivotal role in Trump win, pumping money into campaign and using X to megaphone hardline MAGA views. “The future is gonna be fantastic,” Musk posted on X as it became apparent that Trump would be returning to the White House. The future is gonna be fantastic pic.twitter.com/I46tFsHxs3 — Elon Musk November 6, 2024 The billionaire’s star could …

US Election Day 2024: Stephen King calls out ‘ridiculous’ Elon Musk in ‘last tweet’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Election Day 2024: Stephen King calls out ‘ridiculous’ Elon Musk in ‘last tweet’

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. The day before the election, Musk shared a video …

Elon Musk’s engagement on his X account ‘increased significantly’ since he endorsed Trump, new research says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s engagement on his X account ‘increased significantly’ since he endorsed Trump, new research says

The Independent  

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Exposed: Elon Musk's real reasons for going full MAGA for Trump
2 months ago

Exposed: Elon Musk's real reasons for going full MAGA for Trump

Raw Story  

Tesla owner Elon Musk has spent his career cultivating the image of a provocateur who's driven by a passionate commitment to free speech and technological innovation—but a new report by consumer advocacy group Public Citizen makes the case that when it comes to Musk's political priorities, there's nothing unique or trailblazing about him. Since Musk's companies receive billions in government …

I’m (begrudgingly) an Elon Musk expert. Here’s what I think he’s gaining from being a Trump fanboy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

I’m (begrudgingly) an Elon Musk expert. Here’s what I think he’s gaining from being a Trump fanboy

The Independent  

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The tweet that has finally taught Elon Musk a lesson
3 months ago

The tweet that has finally taught Elon Musk a lesson

The Independent  

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Elon Musk posts AI image of Harris as communist dictator – and X users respond by playing him at his own game
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk posts AI image of Harris as communist dictator – and X users respond by playing him at his own game

The Independent  

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Elon Musk’s attacks on Kamala Harris become more unhinged, with help from AI
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s attacks on Kamala Harris become more unhinged, with help from AI

CNN  

CNN — Elon Musk’s disdain for the Democratic Party was never subtle, but in recent weeks his commentary on the upcoming US presidential election and his attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris have intensified, aided by a crude use of burgeoning artificial intelligence technology. ?” The image, which appeared to violate X’s policy on manipulated content, resembled an AI-generated image …

Elon Musk says he’s ‘willing to serve’ after Trump said he might give him role in administration
4 months ago

Elon Musk says he’s ‘willing to serve’ after Trump said he might give him role in administration

The Independent  

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump: The X CEO’s interview showed why other nations despise him.
4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk and Donald Trump: The X CEO’s interview showed why other nations despise him.

Slate  

Among the bits of nonsense that best buds Elon Musk and Donald Trump traded Monday night in their glitch-delayed audio conversation on X, one especially concerning remark from Musk stuck out as a key indicator of his far-right worldview. In response to a right-wing commentator who tweeted the blatant lie that “mass migration and open borders” were responsible for the …

Light on news, heavy on personality in Elon Musk and Donald Trump X interview
4 months, 1 week ago

Light on news, heavy on personality in Elon Musk and Donald Trump X interview

NPR  

Light on news, heavy on personality in Elon Musk and Donald Trump X interview toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP Former President Donald Trump and billionaire X owner Elon Musk said a lot but made little news in a meandering interview marred by a lengthy technical delay on Monday night. They spent the first 20 minutes discussing the assassination attempt on Trump …

Fellow billionaires 'visibly winced' as Elon Musk went on conspiracy theory rant: report
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Fellow billionaires 'visibly winced' as Elon Musk went on conspiracy theory rant: report

Raw Story  

In a recent private meeting with fellow billionaires, tech tycoon Elon Musk appeared to endorse the far-right Great Replacement Theory as an explanation for why he is backing former President Donald Trump, reported The Daily Beast on Monday. According to freelance reporter David Gardner, Musk "reportedly claimed that President Joe Biden’s policies would allow millions of undocumented immigrants to cross …

Elon Musk counsels Donald Trump on crypto to reach new voters ahead of November elections
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk counsels Donald Trump on crypto to reach new voters ahead of November elections

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are discussing cryptocurrency policy as the former president increasingly highlights Bitcoin and other digital assets on the campaign trail as a way to reach new voters, according to a person familiar with the talks. Trump campaign officials have also talked about the possibility of inviting Musk to speak at the Republican convention, according to a …

Tech billionaire Elon Musk pitches Trump new plan to police the vote: WSJ sources
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tech billionaire Elon Musk pitches Trump new plan to police the vote: WSJ sources

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is considering an alliance with former President Donald Trump — and specifically, an idea to help him try to police the election, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday a potential advisory role for Musk on Trump's team "hasn’t been fully hammered out and might not happen, people familiar with the talks …

Trump considering Elon Musk for advisory role in second administration
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump considering Elon Musk for advisory role in second administration

Salon  

Donald Trump is reportedly considering Elon Musk for an advisory role during a possible second term, deepening the already present ties between a new Trump administration and the nation’s wealthiest business owners. Per The Wall Street Journal, the pair correspond by cell phone multiple times per month and, according to people familiar with their talks, "the role hasn’t been fully …

Elon Musk comes to Trump's defence after Robert De Niro compares ex-President to Hitler, calls him ‘monster’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk comes to Trump's defence after Robert De Niro compares ex-President to Hitler, calls him ‘monster’

Hindustan Times  

Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro leaves no stone unturned when it comes to targeting ex-US President Donald Trump. In a recent interview with MSNBC’s The 11th Hour, he said, “I’m tired of calling him names…He is really, genuinely a sick person.” Robert De Niro declared that he would vote for incumbent Joe Biden, adding that first, "we don’t have a …

Bill Gates, Ronaldo, Beyonce lose verified status on Twitter, basketball star LeBron James, author Stephen King remain
1 year, 8 months ago

Bill Gates, Ronaldo, Beyonce lose verified status on Twitter, basketball star LeBron James, author Stephen King remain

The Hindu  

Twitter on Thursday began removing legacy blue checkmarks from user profiles, with famous people including pop icon Beyonce, Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates and Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo losing their verified statuses. "The Shining" author Mr. King, who has previously called Mr. Musk a terrible fit for Twitter, tweeted: "My Twitter account says I've subscribed to Twitter Blue. and …

Elon Musk is a ‘controversial figure', says ChatGPT. Twitter boss reacts
1 year, 10 months ago

Elon Musk is a ‘controversial figure', says ChatGPT. Twitter boss reacts

Hindustan Times  

Twitter boss Elon Musk, a former co-founder of AI research lab OpenAI that developed the revolutionary ChatGPT, has been called ‘controversial’ by the chatbot, which listed him alongside former US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un, among others. Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson, ex-Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, talk show …

Elon Musk’s Twitter: QAnon, white nationalists and hate speech - experts reveal how the floodgates have opened
2 years ago

Elon Musk’s Twitter: QAnon, white nationalists and hate speech - experts reveal how the floodgates have opened

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The findings highlight how Musk’s public …

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have fallen out of love — and I know why
2 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have fallen out of love — and I know why

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump …

Donald Trump vs Elon Musk: War of words erupts between the ex-US Prez and world’s richest man
2 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump vs Elon Musk: War of words erupts between the ex-US Prez and world’s richest man

Op India  

There seems to be no end to the war of words between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former US President Donald Trump. “When Elon Musk came to the White House asking me for help on all of his many subsidized projects, whether it’s electric cars that don’t drive long enough, driverless cars that crash, or rocketships to nowhere, without which …

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