Elon Musk: Democratic Target if Harris Loses

USAWed Oct 23 2024
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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, might face a tough time if Vice President Kamala Harris doesn't win the election. Democrats could make him their scapegoat. Musk has been vocal about his support for former President Donald Trump, which has drawn the ire of many Democrats. They've been especially upset since Musk bought Twitter, now known as X, and made changes that they feel have given more power to conservative voices. Musk's politics have led to issues with his other businesses too. California, for instance, has passed laws and rejected SpaceX proposals due to Musk's political leanings. Michigan's Democratic secretary of state has even accused Musk of spreading dangerous misinformation. This isn't new; Democrats have long blamed "fake news" for their losses. If Trump wins, Democrats and liberal media might go after Musk even more. They've already started censoring Musk and X in Europe and Brazil. Many Democratic officials, including President Joe Biden, have talked about the threat of misinformation. Musk is different from other rich people and celebrities who usually support Democrats. If Harris loses, Musk could become the main target. Democrats might try to heavily regulate X and even his other companies. They could also try to weaken the First Amendment. It seems they're not happy when things don't go their way.