Elon Musk, who outspent all other political donors last year, said he was planning to spend "a lot less" in future elections. It's the latest sign that he is fading into the background of American politics — at least for now.
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This is the latest sign that the NYT will print whatever someone says out loud, even if it doesn't even come close to the truth. But being a PR machine for the right-wing sells newspapers, especially when you help the fascists win.
So the damage is done. He installed Trump and deconstructed the United States government so there is no regulatory oversight of his businesses and he got government contracts. Not bad for 250 million. Maybe some journalists could investigate?
Don't forget that he got the grand prize, the personal data of every single American to fuel his AI empire. Certainly worth the hundreds of millions that he paid for it.
His “plans” have largely not come to fruition. Remember six years ago he said he’d have a million robotaxis on the road by the end of 2019?
He’s planning on getting to a trillion dollars in personal wealth by any means necessary. So far it’s hype, swindling, lies, and overstaying his student visa.
It's too late. Musk has alienated the audience who would buy his electric cars. His far right cult
supporters hates electric cars and renewable energy. What an idiot. He should go on his knees and beg for forgiveness!!! 😂
He fading just an attempt to white wash the repudiation ppl have of him for all the damage done to the Fed & making of Tesla a toxic brand that even the board suggested a change of CEO. A futile attempt not even Grok can erase from ppl's minds.
He got what he wanted, destroyed all watchdogs to his political interests and solidified contracts, loans, and subsidies. He’s a leech on America’s taxpayers.
who wrote this slop? Elon Musk? the dude will NEVER spend "a lot less" in future elections. he's too entangled in the system. god, y'all got so bad at journalism at the @nytimes.com.
The cratering of Tesla value appears to have been stimulated by the worldwide rejection of the relationship between its CEO—and largest shareholder—Elon Musk, and the criminal President of the United States, Donald Trump. “And you ain’t seen nuthin’ yit.”
How generous of you to take him at his word. Also, why aren’t you covering and bringing attention to the current president’s cognitive decline like you did with Biden?
Musk in the bkgd is worse than onstage. He's getting his $250M worth-he was on the Middle East trip discussing AI data centers there, & likely network states. He's supervising DOGE's transfer of gvnt data into his AI product. This explains the tech plan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krH67QQ0lt8
Just four weeks ago he was in the west wing of the white house for a cabinet meeting. Four weeks. Just because he isn't saying stupid things that make nation news this week doesn't mean he is "fading into the background of American politics". Don't normalize any of this.
He got what he wanted. He all but destroyed the govt with his cuts. He mined out all the data he wanted, he got his contracts, and he'll get tax cuts. What more does he need? He was the pseudo president for a while and didn't get accolades so that's a no go. Just have to settle for the profits.
Perhaps his current political “investments” are still paying off and he feels he won’t need to spend anything else to make sure he can continue to receive everything he wants.
Actually? He’s still neck deep in our business and pockets. This is just an attempt to take attention away from that. His constant contact with the world’s dictators , and wannabe dictators, is ongoing, just not as publicly. NYT, is simply helping with that. Another reason I unsubscribed.
He's got all our private info now so he's good for now. To me when the Dems take control again we need to replace our SS# system with a new form of ID. Our SS#'s are trash now.
Never trust this narcissist fascist and racist. Never forget his from Apartheid, a racist white supremacist and minority that controls and oppress South Africa for decades until Mandela, who was jailed for 27 years by Apartheid, became president. They still control SA wealth/economy.
Fading? Because he’s got what he really wanted.. Starlink contracts w foreign countries that he had no access to before trump tariff schemes, and access to EVERY dept of govt data with more private contracts. CHA-CHING.
He’s a liar. He’s been a liar for a long time. He lies to impact his stock holdings. Remember Teslas autonomous ride-share fleet? Remember the next-gen auto-driving? Remember the Tesla robot? All given fake timelines to boost his stock value. This is exactly the same. Unless he’s dead, don’t believe
He is lying. Don’t put that in a headline without the context of his other big lies. Elon will do whatever benefits him or massages his ego or what his handlers tell him without regard to his past statements. Twitter is NOT a bastion of free speech as he said it would be, for example.
Or perhaps with all the data systems he has broken into, he has what he was after. Or perhaps he feels he has enough election systems hacked that he doesn't need to spend to get the results he wants.
Yeah, except when he tails Trump to the Middle East and garners himself some great grift by extorting countries into buying Starlink.
That's not exactly "fading into the background", #BrokenTimes.
As long as Orangegutan occupies the White House, Elmo will remain within the administration, maintaining a subtle presence, yet still involved. With these two in power, the prospect of a fair election will be a distant memory.
Notice I’m not saying Conservative
b/c neither Trump, nor the GOP is Conservative. They promote big, huge, intrusive Govt, & they’re Fiscally Irresponsible Stewards of our Taxpayer’s dollars.
Wait a sec...just hit me 🤔 where's the GOP going to get all their funding from now? If they have to return to old-fashion fund-raising, means they got to do publicity events, put a good face out there, perform public acts of good faith. GOP ordered to avoid townhalls. How's this going to work? 🤣
You mean his publicist finally got it through his thick skull that in order to avoid reputational harm he should donate his wealth through dark money channels like his fellow billionaires.
We may see Elon’s face less but he’s still behind the curtain targeting agencies/people that had once held him accountable. He will continue to get funding while eliminating rules, regulations, safeguards that get in his way & he has zero regard for people lives.
Yeah right - and even if he does, that doesn't make him or Tesla good again! He was always bad, will always be bad - and I'm just thrilled to bits to see Tesla FAILING. Let the Wall Street simps scramble around, the PEOPLE are going to keep protesting and boycotting #TeslaTakedown
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Once an unethical fascist, always an unethical fascist. There should be no redemption for him.
Got his stock tanked and his ass kicked in the non-billionaire arena of public opinion.
Act like an asshole, get treated like an asshole.
He’s planning on getting to a trillion dollars in personal wealth by any means necessary. So far it’s hype, swindling, lies, and overstaying his student visa.
supporters hates electric cars and renewable energy. What an idiot. He should go on his knees and beg for forgiveness!!! 😂
he'll cave for great deals
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ese hijoeputa seguirá…
Now over to Lutnicks #BigShort2 😜 on the entire country
Bye Elon Musk, Baby Mommas and dozen +/- Babies!
This attention whore will be back with a vengeance.
That’s much more likely the truth of it.
#BoycottNYT
he never delivers
That's not exactly "fading into the background", #BrokenTimes.
He’s Fascist like the rest of today’s GOP.
Notice I’m not saying Conservative
b/c neither Trump, nor the GOP is Conservative. They promote big, huge, intrusive Govt, & they’re Fiscally Irresponsible Stewards of our Taxpayer’s dollars.
Don’t forget that!