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Summary

Elon Musk's growing influence over government functions under Trump is facing fierce resistance.

Critics argue his authority is legally dubious and dangerous, citing conflicts of interest, erratic behavior, and past lawsuits.

Democrats in Congress are pushing legislation to curb his access to federal systems and slowing Trump’s executive confirmations. Over 110 organizations have called for investigations, and lawsuits and protests are mounting.

The Trump administration has begun restricting Musk’s access, but opponents see the midterms as a key opportunity to counter his influence.

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[–] [email protected] 36 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

i don't believe he hasn't been kennedied yet. unlike the orange cheeto, he doesn't have the SS protection.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

He has hired an absolute shitload of security in recent years.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago

His old PR team was probably cheaper.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yes but can he trust that security? I know of at least 1 that likes Luigi....

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

They know of at least 1, yes.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

He also uses random children as meat shields to prevent someone from taking a shot at him..

[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Once again, you cannot guarantee his access is limited by physically blocking him now. Him and his gang has had unfettered access for far too long to know for sure. They definitely planted some backdoors.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

When this fantasy of consequences comes around, they should raid his computer systems with a SWAT team like he's a hacker.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Democrats in Congress are pushing legislation to curb his access to federal systems and slowing Trump’s executive confirmations.

Legislation? Musk doesn't give a single shit about legislation unless it benefits himself, and Trump has openly stated he "might" ignore judges' orders. That's a great whole lot of nothing you're proposing there, guys.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

Plus... The GOP owns both houses to Congress. Nothing is gonna get passed

[–] CileTheSane 16 points 2 weeks ago

How many years has resistance and consequences been "coming" for Trump and his lackeys? Talk to me when consequences actually fucking happen.

This headline is just to placate the masses: "Don't worry, resistance is coming. Any day now. You don't have to do anything, just keep your head down and keep producing like a good little consumer."

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Resistance from who? Certainly not the people that gave him everything he wanted during his first term while talking about resist?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Midterms are their crying call now apparently. Show how fucked and crazy Musk is so that the senate gets some counter power. This is really scary what’s happening.