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Musk floods X with spending bill misinformation (thehill.com)

submitted 2 days ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/politics@lemmy.world

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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.

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[-] masterofn001@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day 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.

[-] b161@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 day ago

Lmao still got his human shield.

[-] blackbelt352@lemmy.world 36 points 2 days ago

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

[-] vegeta@lemmy.world 22 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

[President unElect] Musk floods X with ~~spending bill~~ misinformation

[-] hperrin@lemmy.ca 20 points 2 days ago

Never thought I’d see Trump dethroned by an even bigger idiot.

[-] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 7 points 2 days ago

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

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago

Who the fuck is still on that hell platform?

[-] WrenFeathers@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

There are many people right here on lemmy that still use it. According to them, it’s the only way that exists to get sports scores?

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 1 points 22 hours ago

Well, they should be kicked in the sportsballs

[-] snekerpimp@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago

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

[-] ATDA@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Who did what on what loser social media what?

[-] Spitzspot -2 points 2 days ago

💯 here for this shit show.🍿🍿

[-] someguy3@lemmy.world 0 points 2 days ago

Eats popcorn.

this post was submitted on 20 Dec 2024

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