Musk all-in for Trump as Moscow denies secret Putin talks

If there is such thing as an oligarch in the US, it is Elon Musk.

Surely we can believe Elmo like we can believe Trump.

So, an 'oligarch' is a term for a businessman or entrepreneur.

Foolish to believe he is in touch with the Kremlin.

There's an interesting trend going on. The Washington Post just announced that they are not endorsing either candidate, a move which was generally agreed to mean that Bezos (who owns the paper) is hedging his bets in case Trump wins and doesn't want to get on Trump's bad side (i.e. he wants yet more tax breaks, as if however many billion he's currently worth isn't enough). Musk is clearly all in on Trump for presumably similar reasons.

Seems like this time it won't be Russian interference per se, it'll be Billionaires Who Need More Money who are the main push behind trying to get Trump back in.

Foolish to believe he is in touch with the Kremlin.

Why so? Extremely rich people like Musk have the means to change things through sheer force of money. Musk is clearly also an extreme egomaniac, and Putin, while being an evil SOB, also knows how to manipulate such people. Given that there is nothing Putin wants more than another four years of his puppet in the White House, it makes sense that he'd try and get Musk to do his bidding.

Elon Musk, the world's richest man and an avid supporter of Donald Trump, was plunged into new controversy on Friday after a report that he is in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Former disciple of socialist genius Iain Banks ,now world's richest oligarch.

Meet former Soviet KGB agent, also world's richest oligarch.

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has accused Musk of spending millions to help Trump "buy an election" and jokingly suggested that the billionaire -- not J.D. Vance -- is Trump's real running mate.

They can come together in their support for Trump and the big 'FOR SALE' sign he has put on the US.

Elon Musk, the world's richest man and an avid supporter of Donald Trump, was plunged into new controversy on Friday after a report that he is in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Tell us something we don't know.

Elon is a war mongering, Russia supporter.

JJE

So, an 'oligarch' is a term for a businessman or entrepreneur.

Yup. The oligarchs in Russia run all the businesses.

Foolish to believe he is in touch with the Kremlin.

Actually sensible.

Banthu

So Putin has both Trump and Musk in his pocket.

Yup.

How did he do that?

The are both easily manipulated through their egos.

If Harris wins this thing, let’s send Trump & Musk straight to Moscow.

musk allowed x to be taken over by russian trolls and is as guilty as anyone for personally spreading misinformation and russian fake news and rumors. he turned it into a russian propaganda machine.

his public x outrage about illegal immigrants is not a bad thing in itself, but he and his brother were both illegal immigrants, but that was okay because he’s musk.

musk has a top secret security clearance because of military launches with spacex. he’s risked that with his russian contacts and potential criminal charges in his pay for voting registration scheme.

Was Musk and his brother illegal immigrants? (fact check - negative).

Were Musk and his brother scions of Zambian blood emerald mine wealth? (fact check - positive).

https://futurism.com/elon-musk-dad-emerald-mine

I see.

Add to that a lot of government corporate welfare and subsidies.

If Musk heads up a government efficiency commission, he should look into that.

JJEToday  07:52 am JST

Was Musk and his brother illegal immigrants? (fact check - negative)

fact check on your fact check - false

they were both on student visas, had dropped out of school and were working. that's illegal immigration.

MAGA-world also known as the Party of Putin...

They want to destroy democracy and implement a Russia-like kleptocracy where the leaders can enrich themselves and their cronies, and the government can wage war on its political enemies...

They want free speech curtailed and opposition media outlets closed...

They want no limits on building standards so their cronies and opponents can more easily be pushed from larger 8th story windows...

MAGA-world is just Putin-world West...

Reject it - and all the enemies of democracy...

Former disciple of socialist genius Iain Banks

No such thing as a socialist genius. If he were that smart, he wouldn't be a socialist. You seem to have quite the obsession with that guy.

Elon Musk thinking he's cool playing the role of Trump's new pet...

Pathetic..

While it will presumably not matter to MAGA / republicans (if there's a difference between them anymore), seen long term, might there not be a gradual shift towards seeing the USA as a country where elections are "bought" rather than "won"?

That would put the US in the same basket as places like Russia, North Korea, etc, where elections are just held as an attempt to prove that there's really a choice. Now I know that for quite a few people here, that's actually something they would love to see, but from the global perspective, the country which has always advertised itself as the ultimate paragon of "freedom" turning into a place where elections are seen as inherently tainted isn't a good look.

Is he still hopping around like a (what’s that term Waltz used)?

Poor Musk, lost between South Africa and the good old USA. doesn't even know where he belongs.

There's an interesting trend going on. The Washington Post just announced that they are not endorsing either candidate, a move which was generally agreed to mean that Bezos (who owns the paper) is hedging his bets in case Trump wins and doesn't want to get on Trump's bad side (i.e. he wants yet more tax breaks, as if however many billion he's currently worth isn't enough).

Or maybe he thinks Kamala is a moron and just not qualified to take office of the highest position in the planet

Musk is clearlyqq all in on Trump for presumably similar reasons.

Musk is in it because he believes in democracy not being taxed into oblivion and loves the first amendment.

Seems like this time it won't be Russian interference per se,

It will be coming from the Dems and the establishment.

it'll be Billionaires Who Need More Money who are the main push behind trying to get Trump back in.

If that were true they would have all backed Trump and they’re not. Why? Well, because Trump is against hiring H-1B Visa holders.

Putin had his reservation for a one ticket to DC in case trump wins, might be a good thing!?? The war in Ukraine will end and Trump with Putin and Musk on his sides can just kick back and enjoy the golf course.

While it will presumably not matter to MAGA / republicans (if there's a difference between them anymore),

Yes, big difference.

seen long term, might there not be a gradual shift towards seeing the USA as a country where elections are "bought" rather than "won"?

Talk to the Democrats, that’s their line of expertise

That would put the US in the same basket as places like Russia, North Korea, etc, where elections are just held as an attempt to prove that there's really a choice.

I agree and this is why we are having lawsuits all over the place.

https://x.com/glennyoungkin/status/1849848984229261401?s=46&t=YGWP_lcRZjddiWlx4QxURQ

Now I know that for quite a few people here, that's actually something they would love to see,

Who?

but from the global perspective, the country which has always advertised itself as the ultimate paragon of "freedom" turning into a place where elections are seen as inherently tainted isn't a good look.

All the more reason why getting Trump in office is crucial to the very survival of the Republic.

The opprobrium directed at Musk from certain quarters is astounding.

He is a lifter, not a leaner, and a free thinker. That is why he is so dangerous.

Trump indicted?

yes please! That has worked so well to date lol

indicted for theft, stealing the vibes and joy from an Indian Black woman.

Elon is like a superhero to a needed group of voters. Your team really screwed up pushing him and RFK and Tulsi and Vivek away.

Is he still hopping around like a (what’s that term Waltz used)?

he was mocking Walz when he did it, talk about being oblivious,

(Musk) is a lifter, not a leaner, and a free thinker. 

Unless you post something he doesn't like on Twitter, in which case you can count on your comment being removed, or even your account being canceled. See: Pete Souza.

Musk) is a lifter, not a leaner, and a free thinker. 

Let’s see now…

Elon Musk is a visionary entrepreneur known for revolutionizing multiple industries. He co-founded PayPal, transforming online payments, and later founded SpaceX, advancing reusable rockets and space exploration. Musk also led Tesla to become a leader in electric vehicles, promoting sustainable energy with products like solar panels and battery storage. He’s behind initiatives like The Boring Company, for high-speed tunneling, and Neuralink, exploring brain-computer interfaces. His influence extends to renewable energy, AI, and transportation, shaping the future of technology.

Yeah, he’s a free thinker alright….

Unless you post something he doesn't like on Twitter, in which case you can count on your comment being removed, or even your account being canceled. See: Pete Souza.

If you make threatening remarks, he can and why are libs worried about, they have 10 times more platforms where they can voice their opinions, conservatives have X mainly. Thank God for this man!

BanthuToday 07:08 am JST

So Putin has both Trump and Musk in his pocket.

How did he do that?

Useful idiots are easy to blackmail/bribe.