Trump is 'going out of his way' to alienate voters he needs: ex-GOP insider
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump is 'going out of his way' to alienate voters he needs: ex-GOP insider

Raw Story  

One-time Republican strategist Matthew Dowd, who worked on the successful 2004 campaign to reelect former President George W. Bush, said that former President Donald Trump has his work cut out for him over the next several weeks. Appearing on MSNBC, Dowd said that Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign appears to be far more organized at this stage of the 2024 presidential race, especially in the realm of message discipline. "You don't go to a platform hosted by Elon Musk to establish message discipline, that's the first problem," Dowd said while trying to hold back laughter. Given this, said Dowd, Trump's praise of Musk for firing workers seemed to be an example of him "going out of his way to p--- off as many people as possible."

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Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed
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2 days, 6 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 …

Trump in danger of losing the battle for MAGA to 'President Musk': analyst
6 days, 6 hours 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
6 days, 10 hours 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 …

'Sees Congress as employees': Musk warned his bullying likely cost him future success
1 week, 2 days ago

'Sees Congress as employees': Musk warned his bullying likely cost him future success

Raw Story  

Trump's "billionaire sidekick" Elon Musk doesn't have any grasp of how Congress works — and by threatening and attacking any member who criticizes him, he's wrecking any chance he has of actually building a productive working relationship with the lawmakers he needs, Jill Lawrence wrote for The Bulwark on Tuesday. 'The Shanghai plant is Tesla’s largest car manufacturing facility — …

Laura Loomer comes for ‘welfare queen’ Elon Musk as MAGA war heats up
1 week, 2 days ago

Laura Loomer comes for ‘welfare queen’ Elon Musk as MAGA war heats up

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 Laura Loomer again attacked Donald …

'Impossible position': Ex-GOP lawmaker says there's 'no winning' for MAGA if Johnson goes
1 week, 2 days ago

'Impossible position': Ex-GOP lawmaker says there's 'no winning' for MAGA if Johnson goes

Raw Story  

Trump-loyal Republicans should simply suck it up and unite behind House Speaker Mike Johnson, former Rep. David Jolly told MSNBC's Ali Velshi — because there's no other option for them. "Often when Elon Musk goes about policy, he's actually wrong about most of it, and the scary part is most members of Congress don't realize he's actually wrong. Mike Johnson, …

Fox News host confronts ex-official about Trump being ‘slightly annoyed’ with Elon Musk
1 week, 3 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 …

Trump sides with Musk in right-wing row over worker visas
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1 week, 3 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, 3 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 …

Elon Musk jumps into US immigration debate, gives sharp response to CEO’s ‘immigrants taking over jobs’ question
1 week, 5 days 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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1 week, 5 days 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 …

'There are rules on X?': Trump ally mocked for social media ban while MAGA rages
1 week, 6 days ago

'There are rules on X?': Trump ally mocked for social media ban while MAGA rages

Raw Story  

Far-right Donald Trump ally Laura Loomer was suspended from Elon Musk's social media site X after spending hours attacking him for not being a true MAGA fan. Others mocked Musk for his "free speech" promises while suspending someone's free speech on his platform. "Good gracious, I came out of Christmas bliss to see arguments about American labor vs H1-B imported …

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024
1 week, 6 days 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 …

"Dire shortage": Elon Musk sparks MAGA backlash after calling for more immigrant workers
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2 weeks ago

"Dire shortage": Elon Musk sparks MAGA backlash after calling for more immigrant workers

Salon  

Billionaire Tesla and X owner Elon Musk, President-elect Donald Trump's chief financier, on Wednesday sparked MAGA backlash after defending visas for foreign tech workers. Musk called a shortage of “excellent engineering talent” a “fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley” in a Wednesday tweet, arguing that immigrant labor is an essential ingredient in American innovation and warning of a "dire shortage …

Trump’s chief of staff had scheme to control Musk — its failure could blow up GOP: analyst
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump’s chief of staff had scheme to control Musk — its failure could blow up GOP: analyst

Raw Story  

Donald Trump’s nominee for chief of staff worried that Elon Musk’s connection to the president-elect was bad news and she worked to keep the billionaire’s power under control, a columnist wrote Tuesday. Marcotte wrote that “it’s a safe bet” that Wiles created the Department of Government Efficiency as a way to contain Musk — putting him in a “presidential advisory …

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president
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2 weeks, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

Chris Christie says Trump will dump Elon Musk when he needs a scapegoat
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Trump bristles at Musk’s rocketing profile as Democrats play on the president-elect’s vanity
2 weeks, 3 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, 4 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 …

'He's not taking the presidency': Trump fumes about 'President Musk' at MAGA conference
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2 weeks, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect
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2 weeks, 4 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, 4 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 …

'It's telling': Insider spills about 'break from Mr. Trump' among Republican lawmakers
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'It's telling': Insider spills about 'break from Mr. Trump' among Republican lawmakers

Raw Story  

There is a "break" from Donald Trump happening among Republican lawmakers, according to a congressional insider who broke down the recent votes for a bill to fund the federal government. United States Representative Rep. Madeleine Dean, who previously called out President-elect Donald Trump's "incoherent" plans for immigration on CNN, appeared on MSNBC on Saturday. It does not work for the …

'Too old for the job' Trump nailed on MSNBC for letting Elon Musk fight his battles
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Trump team refutes ‘President Musk’s outsized influence on GOP
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump team refutes ‘President Musk’s outsized influence on GOP

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump’s team has pushed back against claims that Elon Musk is wielding outsized influence within the Republican Party after the tech billionaire played a major role in derailing a key spending bill intended to avert a government shutdown. Early Wednesday, Musk denounced the bill on his social media platform X, warning, “Stop the steal of your tax dollars!” …

'Bowed to their master': Conservative slams GOP for treating Elon Musk as shadow president
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Elon Musk just killed Donald Trump's honeymoon
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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

'He's not living in reality': Fox News reports GOP lawmakers lashing out at Trump and Musk
3 weeks ago

'He's not living in reality': Fox News reports GOP lawmakers lashing out at Trump and Musk

Raw Story  

X owner Elon Musk earlier this week killed a bipartisan deal to keep the federal government open, and even many Republicans are reportedly not happy about it. Writing on X, Fox News reporter Liz Elkind reveals that there is "a LOT of frustration at Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy from rank-and-file House Rs this morning" after the two men publicly …

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

Political Reporter Says Elon Musk Is ‘Playing A Risky Game’ With Trump
3 weeks ago

Political Reporter Says Elon Musk Is ‘Playing A Risky Game’ With Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Wall Street Journal reporter Vivian Salama said Elon Musk is “definitely playing a risky game” by getting ahead of Donald Trump to tank a government funding bill. Democrats and other critics started calling Musk Trump’s “shadow president” on Wednesday after the billionaire Tesla CEO railed repeatedly against the bill in a social media spree, before the president-elect …

The Trump-Musk governing duo is clearly a work in progress
3 weeks 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, Musk wreak year-end havoc in Washington: Early signs of a volatile Trump 2.0?
3 weeks 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 …

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING 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 …

Elon Musk, Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans: AP-NORC poll
3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Donald Trump reveals why he thinks Kamala Harris' campaign was doomed from the start, 'You have to know what you’re…'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Donald Trump reveals why he thinks Kamala Harris' campaign was doomed from the start, 'You have to know what you’re…'

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump opened up about Kamala Harris’ failed White House bid in his Time ‘Person of the Year’ interview, saying the vice president’s biggest mistake was “taking the assignment” at all. The president-elect said Harris’ campaign was doomed from the very beginning “because you have to know what you’re good at.” Donald Trump reveals why he thinks Kamala Harris' campaign …

Some Democrats want to thaw their frosty relationship with Elon Musk
4 weeks 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 …

Elon Musk warns Republicans who don't align with Trump’s agenda, will make a ‘naughty and nice’ list to monitor actions
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk warns Republicans who don't align with Trump’s agenda, will make a ‘naughty and nice’ list to monitor actions

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk has warned Republicans against standing in Donald Trump’s way – or his. Elon Musk warns Republicans who refuse to align with Donald Trump’s agenda Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene revealed that Musk and Ramaswamy spoke about creating “naughty and nice” lists to monitor Congress members’ actions. There is no other way,” Musk wrote on X. Elon Musk ‘could start …

Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump’s way — or his
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump’s way — or his

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — A week after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, Elon Musk said his political action committee would “play a significant role in primaries.” The following week, the billionaire responded to a report that he might fund challengers to GOP House members who don’t support Trump’s nominees. Purchasing Twitter, truly making it a free speech platform, I think, was …

Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump's way, or his
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump's way, or his

New Indian Express  

“Elon and Vivek talked about having a naughty list and a nice list for members of Congress and senators and how we vote and how we’re spending the American people's money," said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. Trump's second term comes with the specter of the world's richest man serving as his political enforcer. Purchasing Twitter, truly making it a …

Week in politics: Musk, Ramaswamy meets lawmakers on Capitol Hill
1 month ago

Week in politics: Musk, Ramaswamy meets lawmakers on Capitol Hill

NPR  

Week in politics: Musk, Ramaswamy meets lawmakers on Capitol Hill President-elect Trump's call for government efficiency found some enthusiasm on Capitol Hill this week, while opposition for controversial nominees seemed to weaken. ELISSA NADWORNY, HOST: On Capitol Hill this week, the buzzword's been efficiency. NADWORNY: That's Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota at the Capitol this week, as President-elect Trump's …

“Botched up pretty bad”: Republicans gripe that Trump isn't vetting Cabinet picks
1 month ago

“Botched up pretty bad”: Republicans gripe that Trump isn't vetting Cabinet picks

Salon  

The only constant of Donald Trump's transition into his second term has been chaos. Trump's hinted at forgoing the typical background checks on his nominees as allegations of misconduct pile up around them and the seemingly slapdash nature of Trump's process is starting to chafe lawmakers. A new report from NBC News spoke with Trump transition insiders and Republican politicians …

Elon Musk funded a super PAC comparing Trump’s position on abortion to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s
1 month ago

Elon Musk funded a super PAC comparing Trump’s position on abortion to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s

Associated Press  

Elon Musk was the sole funder of a super PAC formed less than a month before the election that focused on advertising intended to convince voters that Donald Trump ‘s stance on abortion was akin to that of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A group titled RBG PAC, formed in mid-October, received a single contribution of $20.5 million …

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

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