Summary

Elon Musk used his platform X to spread misinformation and rally opposition to a bipartisan stopgap funding bill, prompting GOP defections and Trump’s rejection of the measure.

Musk amplified false claims, including exaggerated congressional pay raises and bioweapons lab funding, which fueled backlash against the bill.

Critics, including Rep. Maxwell Frost, accused Musk of wielding undue influence over Congress, while lawmakers like Rep. Dan Crenshaw called out his fact-checking failures.

The bill’s collapse highlights Musk’s growing role in Trump’s inner circle and his sway over Republican decision-making.

  • @blackbelt352
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    363 months ago

    Jesus fuck if Crenshaw is calling you out for shit fact checking its absurdly bad.

  • @vegeta
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    3 months ago

    [President unElect] Musk floods X with spending bill misinformation

    • HubertManne
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      73 months ago

      yeah I am not looking forward to this musk administration. I wish we still had biden.

  • Optional
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    113 months ago

    Who the fuck is still on that hell platform?

    • Wren
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      23 months ago

      deleted by creator

      • Optional
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        23 months ago

        Well, they should be kicked in the sportsballs

  • @snekerpimp
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    103 months ago

    “If I scream it loud enough into this hole, it will become reality!”

  • @ATDA
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    43 months ago

    Who did what on what loser social media what?

  • masterofn001
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    23 months ago

    Anonymous, if you’re still able to do anything useful, maybe consider x/musk for the next chanology type thing.

    Iran, if you’re listening, please send musk your love.