'President Musk' trends after Trump's top oligarch torpedoes federal spending deal
3 days, 23 hours ago

'President Musk' trends after Trump's top oligarch torpedoes federal spending deal

Raw Story  

Congress is careening toward a government shutdown after U.S. President-elect Trump, egged on by billionaire Elon Musk—who helped bankroll Trump's reelection campaign and is slated to help oversee cuts to government spending and regulation in the new administration—torpedoed a federal spending bill that would have kept the government open for the next few months. These sorts of remarks continued Thursday, with Rep. Robert Garcia writing: "Welcome to the Elon Musk presidency, where Donald Trump is now clearly the vice president. It’s totally insane," wrote Rep. Robert Garcia Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich echoed this sentiment in an opinion piece for Common Dreams published Thursday, writing: "If this isn't oligarchy, I don't know what is. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance threw cold water on the spending bill Wednesday afternoon with a joint statement, arguing that the bill included "DEMOCRATIC GIVEAWAYS."

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Trump asserts leadership, dismisses claims of Musk’s presidential influence
10 hours, 32 minutes 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 …

'He's not taking the presidency': Trump fumes about 'President Musk' at MAGA conference
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22 hours, 41 minutes 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 …

Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect
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1 day, 17 hours 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’
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1 day, 17 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 …

“Who is in charge?”: Top Democrats criticize Musk’s role in government shutdown drama
2 days, 17 hours ago

“Who is in charge?”: Top Democrats criticize Musk’s role in government shutdown drama

Salon  

Prominent Democrats lambasted Elon Musk’s influence on negotiations to avert this weekend’s potential government shutdown, questioning his behind-the-scenes role in shaping Republican strategy. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, said Musk’s involvement suggested he was “calling the shots for Trump and Republicans,” asking pointedly, “Who is in charge?” The criticism followed a turbulent week on Capitol …

Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation
2 days, 20 hours ago

Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation

Associated Press  

President-elect Donald Trump’s billionaire ally Elon Musk played a key role this week in killing a bipartisan funding proposal that would have prevented a government shutdown, railing against the plan in a torrent of more than 100 X posts that included multiple false claims. Now there’s a new social media bully in town, pushing the champion social media bully around.” …

'Very strange': GOP lawmakers question 'completely avoidable' failure of spending bill
3 days, 3 hours ago

'Very strange': GOP lawmakers question 'completely avoidable' failure of spending bill

Raw Story  

Republicans were stunned when Elon Musk, with Donald Trump's help, successfully torpedoed a stopgap government funding bill that House speaker Mike Johnson had brokered. “This was completely avoidable.” Trump and Johnson discussed the funding bill in a private box at last weekend's Army-Navy football game, and Trump told the speaker he wanted a full-year spending bill with the debt limit …

'Bowed to their master': Conservative slams GOP for treating Elon Musk as shadow president
3 days, 14 hours ago

'Bowed to their master': Conservative slams GOP for treating Elon Musk as shadow president

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is already acting like he's in charge of America rather than President-elect Donald Trump, wrote Never Trump conservative Charlie Sykes for The Atlantic — and incredibly, MAGA Republicans seem to be going along with it. After Musk issued his primary threats on his X platform, wrote Sykes, "panic ensued among the notoriously skittish congressional GOP, who …

'Hurts everyone': Finger-pointing takes over social media after spending bill implodes
3 days, 16 hours ago

'Hurts everyone': Finger-pointing takes over social media after spending bill implodes

Raw Story  

The spectacular implosion of the Donald Trump-backed temporary spending bill sent Washington insiders and political observers into a mad dash to explain their position – and in some cases criticize their own party. “The takeover is complete,” Condé Naste legal affairs editor Luke Zaleski posted to his social media feed after the failed vote Thursday. “Trump and Musk told congressional …

Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to Biden, averting a shutdown
3 days, 17 hours ago

Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to Biden, averting a shutdown

LA Times  

“If there is going to be a shutdown of government, let it begin now,” President-elect Donald Trump posted on social media. Facing a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, dropping President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limit increase into the new …

Elon Musk just killed Donald Trump's honeymoon
3 days, 17 hours ago

Elon Musk just killed Donald Trump's honeymoon

Salon  

Back in 2016, the whole country was left in shock when celebrity businessman Donald Trump managed to take over the Republican Party and win the presidential election. It's clearly starting to come apart largely because Trump made himself a much lamer duck than he needed to be. As the anointed budget cutter in chief he took great umbrage that anyone …

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal
3 days, 21 hours ago

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

Associated Press  

In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget proposal by posting constantly on his X megaphone and threatening Republicans with primary challenges. “All that does is give the keys to these districts over to the Democrats.” Musk spent an estimated $250 million during the presidential …

'It costs money!' Some Republicans push back at Musk's pressure to shut down government
3 days, 22 hours ago

'It costs money!' Some Republicans push back at Musk's pressure to shut down government

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk’s dumb for a smart guy — at least according to Republicans questioning why the man promising to save the government trillions is on the glide path to costing it billions. “And then it costs money to open up the government.” Some Republicans on Capitol Hill fear Trump’s now following Musk’s lead — a move that has …

'Who's in charge — Trump or Musk?' Republican lawmaker put on spot by MSNBC host
3 days, 23 hours ago

'Who's in charge — Trump or Musk?' Republican lawmaker put on spot by MSNBC host

Raw Story  

Rep. Mike Lawler was put on the spot by MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell on Thursday over the role that X owner Elon Musk is playing in negotiating a deal to keep the federal government open. It's not clear who's leading the charge here: Who's in charge, Elon Musk or Donald Trump?" RELATED: 'He's not living in reality': Fox News reports GOP …

Democrats blast influence of ‘President Elon Musk’ over Trump amid spending deal row
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4 days, 2 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 …

Report shows Musk and Trump pushed GOP to kill the bill to keep government open
4 days, 6 hours ago

Report shows Musk and Trump pushed GOP to kill the bill to keep government open

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk have succeeded in getting House Republicans to kill what was expected to be an easily-passed continuing resolution that would keep the federal government open and avert a costly and confusing shutdown just days before Christmas. "And just like that," observed NBC News' Garret Haake, "we’re teetering on the edge of a government shutdown, as …

Trump, Musk wreak year-end havoc in Washington: Early signs of a volatile Trump 2.0?
4 days, 17 hours ago

Trump, Musk wreak year-end havoc in Washington: Early signs of a volatile Trump 2.0?

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk have apparently unleashed chaos at the Capitol, with the duo seeking to derail a short-term spending compromise crafted by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, according to a CNN report. This bill should not pass https://t.co/3y7rZ23K4Z — Elon Musk December 18, 2024 Musk's criticism prompted Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance …

The Trump-Musk governing duo is clearly a work in progress
4 days, 17 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 …

Trump was gliding into his inauguration. Now he’s facing a big mess.
4 days, 17 hours ago

Trump was gliding into his inauguration. Now he’s facing a big mess.

Politico  

Two shocks to the system this week have cast Washington into chaos as Republicans scramble to avoid a self-created looming government shutdown and weather a market slide at the peak of the holiday season. “As soon as President Trump released his official stance on the CR, Republicans on Capitol Hill echoed his point of view,” incoming White House Press Secretary …

Musk and Trump put House GOP in a bind
4 days, 17 hours ago

Musk and Trump put House GOP in a bind

Politico  

But then Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance dumped gasoline on the fire. And we should pass a streamlined spending bill that doesn’t give Chuck Schumer and the Democrats everything they want.” The request for a debt ceiling hike blindsided many on Capitol Hill. Johnson’s not wrong about that: Even before Trump made his debt ceiling demand, some conservatives were …

Americans view both Musk and Trump roughly equally favorably, new poll discovers
4 days, 18 hours ago

Americans view both Musk and Trump roughly equally favorably, new poll discovers

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 people want change," Musk told the audience of …

Trump attempts to kill bipartisan budget deal with Musk's help
4 days, 18 hours ago

Trump attempts to kill bipartisan budget deal with Musk's help

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on federal funding negotiations as a government shutdown looms. AP AUDIO: Trump brings chaos back to Washington by attempting to kill bipartisan budget deal with Musk’s help AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President-elect Donald Trump has sunk a deal to keep the government funded days before a shutdown deadline. “The people who elected us are …

Who answers to who? Fox News demands Speaker Johnson defend spending bill to Elon Musk
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4 days, 23 hours ago

Who answers to who? Fox News demands Speaker Johnson defend spending bill to Elon 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 House Speaker Mike Johnson found himself cornered live on Fox …

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
5 days, 12 hours ago

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. Musk, whose net worth tops $400 billion, oversees six businesses while continuing to work closely with Trump: electric car manufacturer Tesla, the X social media platform, space technology …

"It’s clear who’s in charge": House GOP scraps funding bill after Trump, Musk tirades
5 days, 17 hours ago

"It’s clear who’s in charge": House GOP scraps funding bill after Trump, Musk tirades

Salon  

A proposed bill to fund the federal government beyond this Friday is dead in the water after it was objected to by President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. "There's no new agreement right now," Scalise said, admitting that the original agreement was a no-go among House GOP hardliners. Scalise told CNN that "there's no new agreement right now" and …

"Call their bluff": Trump, Vance urge GOP lawmakers to vote down emergency government funding bill
5 days, 17 hours ago

"Call their bluff": Trump, Vance urge GOP lawmakers to vote down emergency government funding bill

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump is urging members of his party to vote down a resolution that would fund the federal government into March. In a joint statement with Vice President-elect JD Vance shared by Vance on social media, the incoming executives said that Republican legislators should "call bluff" of congressional Democrats and push for a new resolution that doesn't include spending …

Elon Musk, Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans: AP-NORC poll
5 days, 17 hours ago

Elon Musk, Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans: AP-NORC poll

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. It's going to be a revolution.” Musk's attachment to Trump has created an alliance between America's most powerful politician and its richest businessman — and roughly the same percentages …

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer
6 days, 17 hours ago

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer

Salon  

After dropping more than $250 million on his effort to elect Donald Trump, billionaire and Pentagon contractor Elon Musk could now use his power and influence to steer sweetheart deals to his network of companies, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., warned in a letter sent Monday to the Trump transition team. “Putting Mr. Musk in a position to influence billions of …

Elon Musk’s wealth jumps by $170bn since election day after he backed Trump with $277m
6 days, 19 hours ago

Elon Musk’s wealth jumps by $170bn since election day after he backed Trump with $277m

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 Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musks’s wealth has …

Some Democrats want to thaw their frosty relationship with Elon Musk
1 week, 4 days ago

Some Democrats want to thaw their frosty relationship with Elon Musk

Politico  

Musk is the world’s richest man, and his companies are helping determine the future of space exploration, electric vehicles, AI and social media. President Joe Biden said Musk’s ties to other countries were “worthy of being looked at” and attacked him as a one-time “illegal worker.” Musk, in turn, called Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris each a “puppet.” Liberals …

Not just Elon Musk: Silicon Valley's tech bosses poured millions into US presidential campaign
2 weeks ago

Not just Elon Musk: Silicon Valley's tech bosses poured millions into US presidential campaign

India Today  

NEW DELHI: Silicon Valley tech moguls made a significant impact on the recent 2024 US presidential election, with a Guardian analysis revealing that the tech industry contributed over $394.1 million to the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The majority of these donations came from billionaire Elon Musk, who gave an enormous $242.6 million to former President Donald Trump’s …

Elon Musk Spent $270 Million to Support Trump’s Presidency
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk Spent $270 Million to Support Trump’s Presidency

Deccan Chronicle  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk spent at least $270 million to help Donald Trump win the US presidency, according to new federal filings, making him the country's biggest political donor.SpaceX and Tesla CEO Musk, the world's richest person, was an ardent supporter of Trump's White House campaign -- funneling money into door knocking operations and speaking at his rallies.His financial backing, …

Trump adds more billionaires to his administration after promising to help ‘everyday Americans’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump adds more billionaires to his administration after promising to help ‘everyday Americans’

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. open image in gallery Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person, has been tapped to …

Elon Musk spent over $250 million to help Trump get elected, new filings show
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk spent over $250 million to help Trump get elected, new filings show

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 Elon Musk spent over $250m on political donations to help …

Elon Musk Behind Pro-Trump Group That Invoked Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Part Of $250 Million Spending Blitz
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk Behind Pro-Trump Group That Invoked Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Part Of $250 Million Spending Blitz

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Elon Musk spent more than $250 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to campaign finance reports released on Thursday, including a late boost of $20 million to a super PAC that invoked the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The group has a webpage honoring Ginsburg, a major judicial advocate for abortion protections, and …

Elon Musk reportedly spent over $250 Million supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk reportedly spent over $250 Million supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, funnelled over $250 million during the final months of this year’s election to help Donald Trump secure the presidency, according to federal filings released Thursday. Among Musk’s more unconventional efforts was a $20 million contribution to a super PAC named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the late liberal Supreme Court justice. How Musk funding Trump's …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump's DOGE to Capitol Hill
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump's DOGE to Capitol Hill

Deccan Chronicle  

Billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy spent several hours Thursday swapping ideas with lawmakers about President-elect Donald Trump's DOGE initiative to dismantle parts of the federal government.Meeting behind closed doors at the Capitol, Musk told the mostly Republican lawmakers they would be keeping a “naughty and nice” list of those who join in the budget slashing proposals and …

Buying a presidency: Elon Musk spent over $250 million to elect Donald Trump
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Buying a presidency: Elon Musk spent over $250 million to elect Donald Trump

Salon  

South African billionaire Elon Musk dropped more than $250 million on the 2024 election in a successful bid to elect Donald Trump as president, according to filings with the Federal Election Commission that were made public Thursday. That is the same PAC that Musk used to give away $1 million to various Trump voters in a scheme that appeared to …

Elon Musk donated over $260 million to get Trump elected to White House: Report
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk donated over $260 million to get Trump elected to White House: Report

India Today  

US billionaire Elon Musk donated at least $260 million to the Donald Trump campaign in the US elections in 2024. Musk has used his social media platform X to support Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for his successful bid to the White House. One such group, RBG PAC, donated $20.5 million from Musk to fund ads defending Trump's record on …

'Disaster': Senior Republican aide predicts what will get Elon Musk 'bounced by Trump'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Disaster': Senior Republican aide predicts what will get Elon Musk 'bounced by Trump'

Raw Story  

X CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to meet with congressional Republicans to pitch his drastic budget-cutting plans, and it's already causing concern for some on Capitol Hill. An unnamed Republican Senate aide who spoke with Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman on Thursday predicted that Musk and fellow Department of Government Efficiency leader Vivek Ramaswamy would create massive political headaches for Republicans …

GOP lawmakers try to draft DOGE leaders to their side of the spending war
2 weeks, 4 days ago

GOP lawmakers try to draft DOGE leaders to their side of the spending war

Politico  

“They’re just gonna have to shame my colleagues into cutting spending,” Massie said of Musk and Ramaswamy. Roy said he told the duo during the GOP’s widely attended meeting Thursday afternoon that “you’re looking for the problem, and the problem’s in that room.” “They’re just gonna have to shame my colleagues into cutting spending.” Rep. Thomas Massie said of Musk …

Elon Musk loses $56 billion pay package in latest court ruling
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk loses $56 billion pay package in latest court ruling

Salon  

A Delaware judge on Monday denied Tesla CEO Elon Musk his $58 billion pay plan, upholding her prior ruling that it was improperly granted. Judge Kathaleen McCormick, who ruled to void Musk’s pay package in January, said they only way the pay package could have been approved was due to Musk’s unilateral “control” over Tesla. Related Why tech billionaires dress …

Bernie Sanders admits 'Musk is right' to shrink federal government
3 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders admits 'Musk is right' to shrink federal government

Daily Mail  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk received unexpected support for his plans to shrink the federal government - from Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders. The Vermont senator, who twice came in second place for the Democratic nomination for president, praised Musk's plans to reign in defense spending, saying: 'Elon Musk is right.' But Sanders is not the first Democrat who has expressed support …

"Elon Musk is right": Sanders agrees with DOGE head on cutting Pentagon spending
3 weeks, 1 day ago

"Elon Musk is right": Sanders agrees with DOGE head on cutting Pentagon spending

Salon  

Politics can create strange bedfellows, and they don't come much stranger than the United States' most prominent democratic socialist and the world's richest man. Elon Musk has been appointed as the head of the quasi-governmental Department of Government Efficiency for the upcoming term of President-elect Donald Trump. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders agreed with Elon Musk's hypothetical slash-and-burn approach to government …

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's incoming government efficiency chief Elon Musk will meet Republican lawmakers next week to begin discussions about the tech billionaire's new commission tasked with cutting billions of dollars in federal spending. Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the House of Representatives, said in a post on X he was looking forward to hosting Musk next Thursday, along with his …

'Daunting reality': Elon Musk's government-slashing plan could hit brick wall
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Daunting reality': Elon Musk's government-slashing plan could hit brick wall

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been tapped by Donald Trump to run a government-wide task force to cut spending and personnel, known as the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, after an internet meme. "Any effort to slash the federal government and its 2.3 million civilian workers will likely face resistance in Congress, lawsuits from activist groups and delays mandated …

Elon Musk has a warning for Donald Trump administration: ‘America is speeding towards...’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk has a warning for Donald Trump administration: ‘America is speeding towards...’

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk has issued a stark warning about the US economy, claiming the country is heading towards “bankruptcy” due to widening deficits between government spending and revenue. According to the post, the US government's revenue comes from sources like individual income tax, payroll tax, corporate income tax, customs duties, sales and excise tax, and others. In another post on …

Musk wants $2 trillion of spending cuts. Here’s why that’s hard.
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Musk wants $2 trillion of spending cuts. Here’s why that’s hard.

Live Mint  

The U.S. federal government spent $6.75 trillion in the most recent fiscal year ended Sept. 30, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Elon Musk has been tasked alongside biotech company founder Vivek Ramaswamy with leading President-elect Donald Trump’s effort to reduce this government spending through the new Department of Government Efficiency. Social Security benefits cost the government $1.45 trillion in …

Elon Musk mocks own government efficiency department with ‘I can’t believe DOGE is real’ post with laughing emojis
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk mocks own government efficiency department with ‘I can’t believe DOGE is real’ post with laughing emojis

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 Elon Musk has shared his own disbelief that the government …

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