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Far-Left Extremists Call for Assassination of Trump and Musk ‘To Protect Democracy’

February 19, 2025 – In a disturbing escalation of political rhetoric, a growing chorus of far-left activists and commentators are openly advocating for the assassination of President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, claiming it is necessary “to protect democracy.” The calls come just months after Trump’s decisive victory in the November 2024 presidential election, where he secured an overwhelming majority in the Electoral College and won the popular vote by more than 2 million ballots. Trump, who was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, has faced unrelenting criticism from progressive

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Fact Check: Sheryl Crow Probably Did Not Sell Her Telsa In Response to Elon Musk and DOGE

A video circulating online showing singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow claiming to sell her Tesla in response to Elon Musk has sparked controversy and skepticism. In the clip, Crow expresses frustration with Musk, the CEO of Tesla, and states her intention to offload her electric vehicle, with some versions of the story suggesting she planned to donate the proceeds to NPR. However, a closer examination of the video—highlighted by Fox News’ The Five co-host Judge Jeanine Pirro—reveals inconsistencies that cast doubt on its timing and authenticity. The video, which has been shared widely across social media platforms, appears to show Crow standing

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U.S. Congressman Threatens Elon Musk With Violence, Now His Peers Are Moving to Censure Him

WASHINGTON — House Republicans introduced a resolution Wednesday to censure Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) for allegedly inciting violence against Elon Musk, who is serving as a special government employee in the Trump administration. The resolution, submitted by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), accuses Garcia of referring to Musk as a “d**k” during a House subcommittee hearing on February 12 and later escalating his rhetoric on CNN News Central. According to the resolution, Garcia called on Democratic colleagues to “bring actual weapons to this bar fight” against Musk. “Well he is a dick, and I think he’s also harming the American public

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Government Workers Are Getting Rich, Elon Musk Cites Kickbacks, Fraud, Abuse of Government Payments

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Elon Musk criticized the US government’s payment systems, citing cases of fraud and mismanagement that he described as “mind-blowing.” Speaking about financial oversight, Musk pointed to examples of bureaucrats accumulating significant wealth while in government positions, inadequate payment controls, and improper payments to fraudulent entities. “We do find it rather odd that there are quite a few people in the bureaucracy who have ostensibly a salary of a few hundred thousand but somehow manage to accrue tens of millions of dollars in net worth while they are in that position,” Musk said. He specifically mentioned the US

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Elon Musk says Democrat meltdown over DOGE audits killing party’s reputation with most Americans

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), criticized Democrats for opposing cuts to USAID, accusing them of hypocrisy and undemocratic behavior. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk argued that Democratic leaders had alienated voters through internal party decisions and were now attacking DOGE for its efforts to reduce wasteful spending. “The Democratic Party still doesn’t realize how many Americans they have alienated with their shady, ironically UNDEMOCRATIC tactics,” Musk wrote. He accused the party of blocking Bernie Sanders’ nomination, undermining Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and replacing Vice President Kamala Harris with President Joe

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How Elon Musk Got CNN Reporter to Say “Big Balls” On Air and Why It’s Trending

In an unexpected turn of events, the term “Big Balls” has become a viral sensation on X, capturing the attention of users worldwide and even making its way into mainstream news coverage. The phenomenon began with the revelation of Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old associated with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), who is known online by the moniker “Big Balls.” CNN just unintentionally made the funniest news segment of all time. They reported on a 19-year-old DOGE staffer whose online name is "Big Balls." 😂 pic.twitter.com/nH5JyGC6tp — George (@BehizyTweets) February 7, 2025 Edward Coristine, described as a high school

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Phil Murphy, New Jersey Join Democrat Party’s War Against Elon Musk’s Federal Financial Accountability Audit

TRENTON, N.J. – A coalition of 14 state attorneys general announced plans to sue the U.S. Department of the Treasury over its decision to grant Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to Americans’ sensitive financial data. The lawsuit comes after Musk, Trump, and DOGE made massive funding cuts to US AID. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside attorneys general from 13 other states, issued a joint statement on Wednesday condemning what they called an “unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable” breach of privacy. The controversy centers on DOGE staffers being granted access to federal payment systems

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British News Group Upset After Elon Musk Cut $3.2 Million Annual U.S. Funding

LONDON — The BBC has expressed concern over the Trump administration’s decision to cut U.S. government funding in which it received $3.2 million from American taxpayers in 2024. The funding, provided through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), was part of efforts to support independent journalism in countries lacking press freedom. That money flow stopped this week under the direction of Trump and Elon Musk, head of the new Department of Government Efficiency, formerly the U.S. Digital Service. The administration’s move is part of a broader pause in U.S. government funding for international development programs. In a statement

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Elon Musk: The Thorn in Congress and Senate’s Side We’ve Always Needed

In an era where government spending and bureaucratic inefficiency are often criticized yet rarely challenged, Elon Musk has emerged as a notable disruptor, positioning himself as a public advocate against wasteful government expenditure. His recent involvement with the incoming administration, particularly through the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), has placed him directly in the crosshairs of Congress and the Senate, sparking both significant debate and resistance. Who is Complaining About Him from Congress? Musk’s advocacy for drastic reductions in government spending has drawn ire from both sides of the political aisle, though the loudest complaints seem to come from those

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Florida man posed as Elon Musk, scammed woman out of $600,000 life savings

BRADENTON, Fla. — A 56-year-old Florida man was arrested earlier this month for allegedly impersonating tech billionaire Elon Musk in a scheme to defraud a 74-year-old woman of hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to authorities. Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan Jr. was taken into custody on Nov. 19 after police uncovered evidence that he had posed as Musk online, convincing the woman to invest in a phony financial opportunity. Body camera footage from the arrest shows Moynihan expressing surprise as officers handcuffed him on his porch. “Grand theft of what?” he asked. Investigators allege Moynihan used a fake Musk persona on

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‘Horrifying’: Dem Rep Alarmed That Musk, Ramaswamy’s DOGE Could Put Education Department Out Of Business

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California claimed Monday that the elimination of the Department of Education by a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) review would put students “in jeopardy.” President-elect Donald Trump announced that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy would head DOGE, with a mandate to “slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures and restructure Federal Agencies” Tuesday. Khanna claimed the move would be “horrifying” due to its effects on students. WATCH: “Well, it’s horrifying, and I think it doesn’t understand history. First of all, look at the real world impact that that would have,”

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This Selfie With Trump, Musk, and Kid Rock at UFC Has the Left Losing Their Minds

A recent elevator selfie featuring former President Donald Trump, Kid Rock, Tulsi Gabbard, Elon Musk, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and Donald Trump Jr. has sparked a social media firestorm, drawing both praise and criticism from across the internet. The photo, which shows the quartet smiling in close quarters, has quickly gone viral, igniting debates over its implications and symbolism. Trump stands front and center in the image, flanked by musician Kid Rock and his son, Donald Trump Jr. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X (formerly Twitter), appears slightly in the background, his signature half-smile sparking speculation about

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NASA Turns to Elon Musk, Space X to Bring Stranded Astronauts Back to Earth

In a move that underscores NASA’s unwavering commitment to safety, the agency has decided to bring Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft back to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aboard. Instead, the spacecraft will make its return journey uncrewed, allowing NASA and Boeing to gather additional testing data without taking unnecessary risks. The decision comes after a series of issues were identified with the spacecraft, including helium leaks and problems with the reaction control thrusters as Starliner approached the International Space Station in June. Since then, NASA and Boeing engineers have been hard at work analyzing data, conducting tests, and

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Elon Musk Invites Kamala Harris to X Spaces Chat After Trump’s 88 Million-Viewer Talk

Elon Musk has done it again—this time with an unexpected invitation to Vice President Kamala Harris for a chat on X Spaces (formerly known as Twitter Spaces). After hosting a wildly popular conversation with Donald Trump that attracted a staggering 88 million views, Musk extended the same offer to Harris, leaving everyone wondering if she’ll take him up on it. Here’s what Musk tweeted: @elonmuskHappy to host Kamala on an 𝕏 Spaces too. The Big Questions Musk’s brief but loaded invitation has sparked a flurry of speculation online. With so much at stake, everyone’s asking: Will She Do It? Will

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s Explosive Xspace Chat: The Billion-View Conversation

Elon Musk and Donald Trump have always been larger-than-life figures, but when they came together for a conversation on X (formerly Twitter), they broke the internet—literally. The discussion between the tech mogul and the former president garnered a jaw-dropping 1 billion combined views across the platform, sending shockwaves through both social media and the political landscape. During the chat, Musk didn’t hold back on his political evolution. He candidly shared how he was historically a moderate Democrat and even stood in line for six hours just to shake Obama’s hand. However, Musk feels that the country is now at a

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European Union Issues Warning to Musk, Trump Ahead of Historic X Interview

Things are getting heated in the tech world! Thierry Breton, a top official from the European Commission, just sent a pretty intense letter to Elon Musk. The letter is a formal reminder to Musk that his platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), has to comply with the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). Musk will be interviewing Trump live at 8pm on X. Breton highlights a couple of major points: Compliance with EU Law: Musk’s platform has over 300 million users, with a third in the EU. Breton’s making it clear that X needs to follow the DSA’s rules, especially

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‘Deeply Problematic’: ADL Chief Speaks Out On Elon Musk, Twitter

‘Deeply Problematic’: ADL Chief Speaks Out On Elon Musk, Twitter Harold Hutchison on November 21, 2023 Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt spoke out about Elon Musk and X during a podcast appearance, explaining his criticism and praise of the social media site’s owner. Musk and the ADL have had a contentious relationship in the past, with Musk threatening legal action against the group in a Sept. 4 post on X after the ADL claimed the social media site formerly known as Twitter allowed antisemitic groups to spread propaganda. Musk said that the ADL could be on the hook for

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Elon Musk, under fire, threatens lawsuit against media watchdog

(Reuters) -Elon Musk threatened on Saturday to sue media watchdog Media Matters and those who attacked his social media platform X, following moves by several large U.S. companies to halt advertising on the site after being promoted alongside antisemitic content. Musk and X have been under a microscope all week for antisemitic and racist content that has proliferated on the site since he purchased it in 2022. Liberal watchdog group Media Matters for America said earlier this week that it found ads from IBM, Apple and others were placed alongside content promoting Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. Musk on

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US Senate’s Schumer to host Musk, Zuckerberg, other tech leaders at AI forum

By Richard Cowan and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will host tech leaders including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai at an artificial intelligence forum on Sept. 13, Schumer’s office said on Monday. The closed-door forum will also feature OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, according to Schumer’s office, which added the forum will be bipartisan. Several governments are considering how to mitigate the dangers of the emerging technology, which has experienced a boom in investment and consumer popularity in recent months after the

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‘Victimhood Vindicates Laziness’: Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Discuss US Competition With China

‘Victimhood Vindicates Laziness’: Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Discuss US Competition With China Harold Hutchison on July 28, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy told Tesla CEO Elon Musk that the United States was dealing with “entitlement” when it came to China during a Friday interview. Ramaswamy and Musk took part in a Twitter Spaces forum where Ramaswamy discussed what he called the rise of “victimhood.” Ramaswamy is third in the Real Clear Politics average of polls, pulling 5.4% of the vote to 52.4% for former President Donald Trump and 18.4% for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. ⚠️ Elon is

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Marketmind: Zuckerberg takes on Musk; RBA stands pat

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee: It looks like we might be getting the Mark Zuckerberg v Elon Musk fight after all, just not in a cage. Meta Platforms plans to launch a microblogging app, Threads, challenging Musk just days after the Twitter executive chair announced a temporary cap on how many posts users can read on the site. Musk and Facebook parent Meta CEO Zuckerberg have been egging each other into a mixed martial arts cage match in Las Vegas, with both billionaires trading jabs (online) last month. Beyond Silicon Valley,

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Musk: Tesla to make significant investments in France at some point

PARIS (Reuters) – US electric car manufacturer Tesla will make significant investments in France, its CEO Elon Musk said in Versailles on Monday, adding that he could not give a timetable. Asked after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron whether Tesla planned to announce investments in France, Musk said “I think at some point, but not today, at some point, yes”. “There is no announcement today but I am very impressed with president Macron and the French government and how welcoming they are to industry, so I am confident that in the future Tesla will be making significant investments

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Musk, China’s BYD deny report on Tesla ending battery supply cooperation

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk and Chinese electric vehicle and battery maker BYD Co Ltd on Tuesday denied a media report that said the U.S. company was ending cooperation with BYD on battery supplies. The Korean Economic Daily on Sunday cited industry sources as saying Tesla had not asked BYD for an additional supply of batteries for certain Tesla Model 3 vehicles after their supply deal expired earlier this year. “That media report is false. Relations between Tesla and BYD are positive,” Musk said in a tweet on Tuesday. In a statement to Reuters, BYD said

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Musk: ‘AI stresses me out’

By Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) – Elon Musk has clashed often with securities regulators and highway safety authorities, but there’s one area the Tesla and Twitter chief says the government should regulate now: Artificial Intelligence. “AI stresses me out,” Musk said near the end of a more than three-hour presentation to Tesla investors about company plans. Tesla’s own ambitious artificial intelligence efforts had a featured role in the presentation of Musk’s “Master Plan 3”, the third part of a series of papers on how to expand Tesla and convert the world to clean energy. There was a video of a

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Democratic Lawmaker Deletes Tweet About COVID-19 After Elon Musk Fact-Check

Democratic Lawmaker Deletes Tweet About COVID-19 After Elon Musk Fact-Check Alexa Schwerha on December 27, 2022 Democrat Rep. Ted Lieu of California deleted a tweet falsely claiming that COVID-19 was a leading cause of death for children after the Twitter CEO ripped him for publishing “misleading data.” Lieu was responding to a tweet by author David Zweig which revealed that Twitter censored Harvard Medical School professor Martin Kulldorf for tweeting that people with natural immunity nor children needed to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Lieu claimed that Zweig’s screenshot of the internal Twitter documents was “misleading.” “People of all ages at

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