Friday, December 20, 2024

Musk Called 'President' as Trump Follows in His Footsteps

Democrats and some Republicans are calling Elon Musk "president" after he led the charge against a Republican-backed government funding bill, possibly sending the government into shutdown over the holidays. ...Amid the chaos in Washington, Democrats and a former Republican congressman are calling Elon Musk "president" in an attack that seemingly suggests that Trump may not be in control.

Posted by lamplighter at 12:53 PM | 8 COMMENTS | permalink

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... 'Shutting down' the government (which doesn't actually shut down critical functions btw) is infinitely better than passing a horrible bill," Musk wrote in one of dozens of X posts railing against the continuing resolution.

In another post, Musk asserted that "no bills should be passed" by Congress until Trump takes office on January 20. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-12-20 12:55 PM

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#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-12-20 12:58 PM

@#2 ... Donald Trump Responds to 'President Musk' Talk Growing ...

That Pres-elect Trump had to issue a response on the matter shows his weakness.

It is almost a tacit admission that the "President Musk" talk is correct.


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#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-12-20 01:00 PM

It's going to be a hilarious four years. More of a sitcom than a reality show this time.

#4 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-12-20 01:08 PM

#4

his sitcom should be called what?

All in the Trump Crime Family?

Married with No Wife?

Beriched (1nut saying Bewitched!)

TrumpenSeinfeld?

The Mar a Lardo Hill Williams?

I Love Musky?

The Moneymooners?

Shutdowns and Recreation?

Modern Crime Family?

c'mon, help a guy out....

#5 | Posted by Corky at 2024-12-20 01:46 PM

Musk is just the first dominant personality to roll Donald this cycle.

Putein and then XI will take their turns bending him over.

#6 | Posted by Zed at 2024-12-20 02:23 PM


@#6 ... will take their turns bending him over. ...

... and Pres-elect Trump seems to enjoy calling others "weak."

#7 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-12-20 03:02 PM

Check the cut on your Ketamine...

#8 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-12-20 10:26 PM

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