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EmiM's avatar

Trump will find it difficult to threaten Musk—He has his own security, All the money he needs—Excellent at protecting himself and his family, and he already has been demoted, so no strings to pull there… He is Cut loose and Free to Speak his Mind—This will surely get under Trump’s Skin…

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Teach84's avatar

Not to mention that Musk rigged the election so that the Felon “won.”

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Krikit's Songs's avatar

Furthermore, it is HIS guys who are implanted in all the federal agencies, not T's.

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Dianne Mulvihill's avatar

What a monumental mess! 🙈

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Krassenstein's avatar

The vote in the senate will be interesting. I have a feeling Trump will scream a lot the next few weeks.

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Dianne Mulvihill's avatar

He can scream all he likes. Get some noise cancelling headphones and ride it out.

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john king (MY HUMBLE OPINION)'s avatar

This sounds like performative BS from Musk trying to slightly redeem himself in the public eye. I expect there is about as much reality involved as there is when Trump and Putin pretend to have a lovers' spat.

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Beth's avatar

You bet it is. Too late.

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applecore's avatar

100%

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Janet's avatar

Yes my thoughts too!

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Delia Wozniak's avatar

Trump’s budget-buster must NOT have enough grift for Musk! Since when does Musk really care about deficits!

His Space X is a budget-buster all on its own!

DOGE was all about destroying Congressional oversight of elite, corrupt corporate wealth,

AND

transferring public wealth (Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare) to private companies for profiteering!)

DOGE HAD NOTHING YO FO WITH CAREFULLY TRIMMING GOVERNMENT SPENDING!

DOGE! What a tragedy 🎭!

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Laurie C's avatar

Ooooh. Somebody’s gonna be in Big Beautiful Trouble! 😜

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M K's avatar

We have no idea what doge has really done other than steal information and ruin people's lives. We have never seen an "accurate accounting". elon muskrat just wants to be sure that all his paychecks clear the bank from the Government coffers, his income now and in the future. This is a self preservation worry for himself.

He is correct it is a horrible bill and should never pass for a lot of reasons fiscally but the inhumanity of it is the worst part of it. To steal from the middle class and below to give to the very rich is the worst along with djt trying to make himself King while strangling Our Judiciary.

elon will always be hated because of his actions that he had no business being involved with, this attempt to put himself in a better light will not work. The only thing he is right about is this bill is horrible and should be DOA and completely crushed none of it has any redeeming qualities.

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BL Foster's avatar

Sooooo, Musk and Trump have finally had a public disagreement! Who won the pool that it would only take 5 months? Honestly, I would have bet on much sooner, but I’m not a betting woman. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Erin Keith's avatar

Musk is shit

He shouldn’t matter at all except to say he created all of this.

Stop giving him an ounce of credibility

Fuck that guy, he is responsible for all of this

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Krassenstein's avatar

But... There are so many people who came to MAGA because of Musk. Musk speaking out against this is pretty big for the future of where the bill goes.

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Molly Cipriani's avatar

The buck stops with Trump. He is the one who brought in Musk. He is the one who ultimately makes decisions. I’m curious to hear how “all the president’s men” are going to spin this; especially the project 2025 crafters. I’m seeing some hope on the horizon.

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Jean Jacoby's avatar

Hahahaha. Well, Toddler Trump took away toddler Elon's toy, and now he's really really angry and throwing a tantrum. I was waiting for this. I truly hope that Elon's defection will help slow down Trump's assault on democracy, even if Elon doesn't care.

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Krikit's Songs's avatar

I'm not one for conspiracy theories, but I think Musk has Trump over a barrel. Musk controls spending, and he has access to everyone's digital data. I would not be surprised to learn that not only did Trump do the auto-golpe, but Musk is going to be the power. At this point, even if MAGA Representatives and Senators were, by some miracle, to wake up, Musk can ruin them faster than Trump can primary them. This could be a bloodbath.

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Bren M's avatar

The real irony of this is that Musk has never lived up to his own advertising. The only thing he’s doing here is trying to retrieve DOGE’s reputation.

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Rob S's avatar

With all due respect, who cares what Musk claims to think? He blindly took a wrecking ball to social services, federal staff, and social support systems that serve citizenry and world citizens who don't happen to be billionaires. So his so-called rationale for disliking the BBB is rooted in bigotry and detestation of ordinary hard-working folks. "Disliking" something for all the wrong reasons simply doesn't count for squat!

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Patricia Ryan Green's avatar

How long will it be before Trump cuts his funding - or some masked men in black kidnap and disappear him, then send him on a deportation flight?

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Barb Geiss's avatar

🤣🤡

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Cathy's avatar

this is pretty old information

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Deborah solleveld's avatar

He’s feeling the hate too.

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