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Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the rise of the Free Speech Bro.

As President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet takes shape, Trump has shown a preference for a very clear type: the free speech bro. The most powerful among them is of course Elon Musk, whose running of the social media site “X” is providing a preview of what “freedom of expression” might look like in the second Trump administration, and what it might portend for those of us without billions of dollars and a social media platform.
On this week’s Amicus podcast, Dahlia Lithwick was joined […]
Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the rise of the Free Speech Bro.

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Elon Musk's bromance with Donald Trump isn't going down that well in MAGAworld anymore – Yahoo

Lawmakers and policy shops have largely moved on from the shock of Kamala Harris’s defeat and are preparing for Donald Trump’s return to the city in January.
Joe Biden was among those who seemed to have made peace with the outcome over the past few days. Now firmly in the “lame duck” stage of his presidency, the president spent the weekend in South America, participating in the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Meanwhile, the race to fill Trump’s remaining Cabinet positions fell under the […]
Elon Musk's bromance with Donald Trump isn't going down that well in MAGAworld anymore – Yahoo

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Source denies Elon Musk had 'massive blowup' with Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn at Mar-a-Lago

A Donald Trump transition source is denying a report that Tesla CEO Elon Musk had a “massive blowup” at a dinner at Mar-a-Lago.
Axios claimed Musk, who was named co-head of a new advisory body known as the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), has been feuding with Boris Epshteyn, a special assistant to Trump during his first term in 2017.
Last Wednesday, the tension between the two men reportedly reached a boiling point at Trump’s Florida estate. Dinner […]
Source denies Elon Musk had 'massive blowup' with Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn at Mar-a-Lago

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Elon Musk Reportedly Gets in Blowout Fight With Trump Adviser at Mar-a-Lago Dinner

It’s only been a few weeks since Elon Musk’s money helped bring Donald Trump back to the White House — and already, the billionaire seems to be causing problems.
According to insiders who spoke to Axios, Musk and Donald Trump’s indicted lawyer Boris Epshteyn got into what the outlet’s sources described as a “massive blowup” and a “huge explosion” at Mar-a-Lago last week over the president-elect’s Cabinet picks, of all things.
Those sources said that the row occurred in front of other […]
Elon Musk Reportedly Gets in Blowout Fight With Trump Adviser at Mar-a-Lago Dinner

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How Elon Musk Could Benefit From Trump's FCC Nominee Brendan Carr – Forbes

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission in his second administration, elevating the Republican official who has been outspoken about his support for Elon Musk’s businesses, suggesting a potential financial benefit for Musk if he is confirmed.
Elon Musk listens as President-elect Donald Trump addresses a House Republicans Conference meeting … [+] on November 13 in Washington, DC.
Carr, who already serves as one of five FCC […]
How Elon Musk Could Benefit From Trump's FCC Nominee Brendan Carr – Forbes

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Elon Musk's X steps in as Alex Jones-affiliated company tries to halt Infowars sale – National

A company affiliated with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones asked a federal judge on Monday to disqualify a bid by the satirical news outlet The Onion to buy Jones’ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, alleging fraud and collusion.
The company, First United American Companies, which is affiliated with a Jones website that sells dietary supplements, was the only other bidder at the recent auction, offering US$3.5 million. In a filing in federal bankruptcy court in Houston, a lawyer for the company […]
Elon Musk's X steps in as Alex Jones-affiliated company tries to halt Infowars sale – National

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Elon Musk's new job will bring tech 'disruption' to the US government – The Conversation

Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, James Cook University

Hallam Stevens has received funding from the Ministry of Education (Singapore), the National Heritage Board (Singapore), the National Science Foundation (USA) and the Wenner-Gren Foundation.
James Cook University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU.
On November 12, United States president-elect Donald Trump announced he would appoint Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, to lead a newly constituted […]
Elon Musk's new job will bring tech 'disruption' to the US government – The Conversation

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Elon Musk says UK going 'full Stalin' – POLITICO.eu

Scrapping of tax relief is just like famine-causing Stalin, argues Trump-allied tech billionaire.
LONDON — Elon Musk continued his feud with the British government Monday, accusing it of going “full Stalin” by increasing inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million.
It’s the latest attack by the X-owning Donald Trump ally on Britain’s center-left Labour government, and comes as London tries to smooth ties with Trump’s team before his inauguration.
Musk’s comments, […]
Elon Musk says UK going 'full Stalin' – POLITICO.eu

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Elon Musk had 'massive blowup' with Trump aide Boris Epshteyn at Mar-a-Lago dinner: report

Tesla CEO Elon Musk angrily accused a top Trump aide of leaking information about key appointments in the next administration during a “massive blowup” at a dinner at Mar-a-Lago, according to a report.
Musk, who was named co-head of a new advisory body known as the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), has been feuding with Boris Epshteyn, a special assistant to Trump’s during his first term in 2017 who still holds sway with the president-elect, according […]
Elon Musk had 'massive blowup' with Trump aide Boris Epshteyn at Mar-a-Lago dinner: report

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"I'm Watching Myself Watch This": Elon Musk Reacts To His Viral LOL Moment – NDTV

A video showing billionaire Elon Musk scrolling through his phone and laughing during an event in New York became a topic of discussion on social media. The video was recorded when Mr Musk was sitting right next to US President-elect Donald Trump at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight bout on Saturday. While the high-decibel event was on, the Tesla chief (and soon going to be the head of US’ Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE) was seen cracking up while scrolling through […]
"I'm Watching Myself Watch This": Elon Musk Reacts To His Viral LOL Moment – NDTV