Perhaps you were unaware of this, but there are plenty of attacks on Musk’s policies.
Pit thread, Part 2 of 2: Now that Elon Musk has bought Twitter - now the Pit edition (Part 2) - #2114 by Buck_Godot
OK, so Musk is out there threatening to primary anyone he doesn’t like if they don’t give him what he wants. He’s now threatening Democrats as well as Republicans.
And the thing is, he has the resources to do it, and we know it can work.
I’m curious whether there’s a legal argument that can be made that an individual shouldn’t be able to do this. Perhaps deeming it blackmail or bribery?
I’m not expecting anyone here to argue that it’s just fine, so that’s not the debate I’m looking for. I’m w…
Recently Trump took control of various regulators.
Suppose that one of Musk’s businesses was facing serious charges (with evidence of criminal behaviour.)
Could Trump simply order that the investigation stop?!
(Mods, if this belongs elsewhere e,g. in politics, feel free to move it.)
Economist Noah Smith:
Attacking Musk’s behaviors in the board room and at DOGE is like shooting fish in barrels. The opportunities are endless. I acknowledge your request for information and hope you find my links helpful.