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Musk Warns Republicans Standing in Way that he will Fund Primary Challenges
In X post, Musk said he will use his money to fund challengers against any Republicans that don't fall in line to support the Trump-Musk agenda.
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Monster created, check. Musk threatens to fund primary challenges against any Repub that doesn't vote their way. No more govt "of the people". Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump's way -- or his apnews.com/article/elon ... [image or embed] -- Anna Lucchesi (@annalyzes.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Monster created, check. Musk threatens to fund primary challenges against any Repub that doesn't vote their way. No more govt "of the people". Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump's way -- or his apnews.com/article/elon ... [image or embed]
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... And during his recent visit to Capitol Hill, Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy delivered a warning to Republicans who don't go along with their plans to slash spending as part of Trump's proposed Department of Government Efficiency. "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. Within Trump's team, there is a feeling that Musk not only supports Trump's agenda and Cabinet appointments, but is intent on seeing them through to the point of pressuring Republicans who may be less devout. One Trump adviser, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal political dynamics, noted Musk had come to enjoy his role on the campaign and that he clearly had the resources to stay involved. The adviser and others noted that Musk's role is still taking shape. ...
"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. Within Trump's team, there is a feeling that Musk not only supports Trump's agenda and Cabinet appointments, but is intent on seeing them through to the point of pressuring Republicans who may be less devout.
One Trump adviser, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal political dynamics, noted Musk had come to enjoy his role on the campaign and that he clearly had the resources to stay involved.
The adviser and others noted that Musk's role is still taking shape. ...
#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-12-10 02:11 PM | Reply
This is how fascism works folks.
#2 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2024-12-10 02:28 PM | Reply
Who the f%#^ is he? He's unelected. Not even an American. Quite possibly the world's largest douchebag.
#3 | Posted by jpw at 2024-12-10 02:37 PM | Reply
Hitler also went to Germany's Oligarchy to support his Authoritarian rule.
Apparently DJT has read one book... a Playbook.
#4 | Posted by Corky at 2024-12-10 02:52 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1
Dems are going to have to decide how to manage the inevitable fallout of some at least semi-conscious Republicans in Congress, and some working for the Fed Gov and the Military... of them needing the help of Dems to succeed on votes and policies and Law that matter.
Do they, on some issues at least, side with GOPhers ready to stand up to Trump, or just watch them be run over by Musk Combover?
#5 | Posted by Corky at 2024-12-10 05:15 PM | Reply
www.reddit.com
#6 | Posted by Corky at 2024-12-10 05:17 PM | Reply
@#6
In some respects, apropos.
:)
#7 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-12-10 05:44 PM | Reply
Counterrevolution is in Order.
Mainstream Repukes can stop Trump if they want to.
Think Big, his agenda could be stopped in it's Tracks by only a few Republican defectors.
It's a slim chance but better than nothing. Have the Republicans completely become Toads?
That the Question,..Skippy.
#8 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2024-12-11 01:31 AM | Reply
@#8
I was wondering how long it would take before the apparent Pres Putin's puppets showed up here.
It took longer than I had expected.
Are those resources stretched kind of thin these days? (maybe ask fmr Pres Bashar al-Assad)
So many web sites to pollute, so little time ...
#9 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-12-11 03:23 AM | Reply
An unelected billionaire bureaucrat issuing threats to elected officials is the definition of the swamp.
#10 | Posted by Nixon at 2024-12-11 08:50 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 4
This ---- is proof that we need to eliminate private money in the election cycle.
#11 | Posted by Nixon at 2024-12-11 09:51 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 3
Trump-Musk agenda. J.D.Vance is chopped liver so it seems.
Who elected this Immigrant billionaire to run our country?
#12 | Posted by randomcanyon at 2024-12-11 10:02 AM | Reply
Must has went full oligarch.
#13 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2024-12-11 10:02 AM | Reply
#12 | Posted by randomcanyon
Putin ordered it.
#14 | Posted by jpw at 2024-12-11 10:20 AM | Reply
White apartheid government did not work out for South Africa. Will Musk also chair the inevitable US Truth and Reconciliation Commission after the GOP eunuchs stand by and watch it all burn down.
#15 | Posted by Hickory at 2024-12-11 11:05 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2
It makes me wonder, when Dotard's arteries and fast food diet finally catch up to him, does JV get to sit on the golden throne, or will MAGA claim that Musk was really co-president all along and demend he be named the new POTUS for Life despite what the Constitution says.
#16 | Posted by _Gunslinger_ at 2024-12-12 01:46 AM | Reply
will MAGA claim that Musk was really co-president all along
He already is. Being South African, he will always have to share the title. I'm sure that really makes him crazy. Well, crazier.
#17 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-12-12 02:01 AM | Reply
Oligarchy U.S.A. has begun...
#18 | Posted by earthmuse at 2024-12-12 10:25 AM | Reply
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