How Elon Musk’s endorsement of Trump may have backfired

Walz knocks Elon Musk for 'skipping like a dips---' at Trump rally

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went after Elon Musk for his support of former President Trump, joking he was "jumping around, skipping like a dips---" on stage.

Politics - NBC News - October 22

Elon Musk, R.F.K. Jr. and the Unconfirmables of a Second Trump Administration

Back in the White House, Trump would get input from a bestiary of nihilists, destructionists and even criminals.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

At town halls, Elon Musk works to harness his celebrity to boost Trump

In a series of town halls, tech billionaire Elon Musk has sought to harness his power as an influencer to help return Donald Trump to the White House.

Elon Musk Steps Up His Support for Donald Trump’s Campaign

The tech mogul is pushing even harder in the final days of the presidential race to get Donald Trump re-elected, with plenty at stake for his businesses.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Elon Musk says Trump's economic plans could cause 'temporary hardship'

Musk, the world's richest person, is a prominent supporter of Trump.

Elon Musk's influence over Trump is being closely watched by Beijing

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over former President Donald Trump could be good news for China, where he has extensive business interests.

Elon Musk could be the biggest winner of a second Trump term

Elon Musk could reap numerous benefits from a friendly government run by Donald Trump.

Racism, snipers’ bullets and Elon Musk: the Trump campaign in 10 moments

Trump’s campaign was possibly one of the most extreme, with violent rhetoric and a profound sense of grievance, but he resonated with enough people to win. US election 2024 – latest updates US ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

WATCH: Elon Musk spends election night with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Elon Musk tweeted out a photo from Mar-a-Lago, showing Donald Trump huddled around and speaking with Musk and Dana White.

Trump’s Victory Is a Major Win for Elon Musk and Big-Money Politics

The candidate largely let the billionaire run his $175 million ground game — a gamble that future candidates could look to emulate.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Elon Musk Helped Elect Trump. What Does He Expect in Return?

The world’s richest man gave his money and time in campaigning for the president-elect and now is putting in his requests for a friendlier regulatory environment.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

'A star is born:' Elon Musk's big bet on Trump pays off

Elon Musk’s massive bet on President-elect Trump appears to have paid off, as the billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX looks ahead to an administration likely to boost his companies and his own ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Elon Musk Is Already Asking Trump for Payback After Supporting His Campaign

The billionaire CEO reportedly began lobbying Trump to hire SpaceX employees for top Defense Department roles to help with government contracts and derail regulators.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

What Elon Musk could gain from Trump's second term

Some of the richest men in the world have already become even richer due to President-elect Donald Trump's victory. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the net worth of Elon Musk, one of ...

Trump’s Historic Chief of Staff Pick, and What Elon Musk Wants Now

Plus, for $200, he was the voice of the internet.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Elon Musk briefly joins Trump's call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Tech mogul Elon Musk briefly joined President-elect Donald Trump's phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Elon Musk reportedly makes surprise appearance on Trump-Zelenskyy call

X chief, who campaigned hard for Trump, spoke to Ukraine leader after being handed phone by president-elect. Elon Musk reportedly made a surprise guest appearance on a call between Donald Trump and ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Elon Musk Uses X to Promote Trump’s Incoming Administration

Since the election, Mr. Musk has used his social media company to talk up how bright the future will be under the president-elect.

Business - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Elon Musk Could Have US Citizenship Revoked If He Lied on Immigration Forms

The richest man in the world appears to have worked in the US without authorization. According to experts, if he did so and lied about it as part of the immigration process, he could be denaturalized.

Tech - Wired - October 31

Meet the Candidate: Elon Musk

The billionaire is spending a fortune to support former President Donald J. Trump. But at a town hall event in Pennsylvania, he looked an awful lot like a politician himself.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Elon Musk's many hats

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story What a Trump win could mean for Musk's businesses Elon Musk is wearing multiple hats this election ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Musk may have overpaid for Twitter, but now he is rich in priceless — and dangerous — influence

When Elon Musk closed on what looked like a massive overpay for Twitter, I scoffed along with everyone else. What we all failed to see was the savviness of Musk’s purchase and, more importantly, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Why the bond market may have it entirely backwards on Trump and Harris

A reduction in labor supply would weigh on the U.S. economy, and impact the bond market.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Tesla investors have a lot of questions for Musk about Trump

On a forum that Tesla uses to solicit questions from investors ahead of earnings, there are a bunch of questions about Republican nominee Donald Trump.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Haberman suggests Trump 'showing off' by having Musk join Zelensky call

CNN political analyst and The New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman suggested that President-elect Trump's decision to have billionaire Elon Musk join his phone call with Ukrainian President ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Mark Cuban mocks Trump's tariff ideas at Harris campaign rally as Elon Musk tours PA with pro-Trump PAC

Mark Cuban in a recent Harris campaign press call slammed Donald Trump and called his sweeping tariff plans "lunacy."

Business - CNBC - October 17

Elon Musk has been inescapable in this election. How could he affect the results?

Tesla and SpaceX chief’s behavior sets him apart from even the most politically active billionaires – serving as a Trump policy adviser and mega-donor. Less than a month before the presidential ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Stacey Abrams Has Some Ideas on How to Stop Elon Musk and the Far Right in Georgia

In the week leading up to the election, former state representative and gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams talks democracy, conspiracies, and Kamala Harris’ chance at winning Georgia.

Tech - Wired - October 31

Newspaper endorsements have outlived their purpose

Upon hearing that both the Los Angeles Times and Washington Post would refrain from endorsing a presidential candidate this year, one thought popped up in my mind: What took them so long?

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Are Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin Talking?

The billionaire has reportedly been in regular contact with the Russian president, heaping more scrutiny on the power and influence the entrepreneur wields over the U.S. government.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

Which celebrities have endorsed Kamala Harris and Donald Trump? Here are the biggest names

It is debatable what effect celebrity endorsements – in this case, highly contrasting groups of A-listers – have on voters. It is debatable what effect celebrity endorsements have on voters, but ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Trump jokes about McConnell endorsement: ‘Boy that must have been a painful day’

Former President Trump joked about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) endorsement, noting it “must have been a painful day in his life” because the two have been at odds for years. ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live

Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

Elon Musk loaded $75 million into his pro-Trump super PAC in 3 months

Elon Musk has personally contributed at least $75 million to his pro-Trump America PAC since July as he pushes for the former president to return to the White House, according to new campaign ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Elon Musk has given nearly $75 million to his pro-Trump super PAC

Elon Musk has given nearly $75 million to America PAC, the super PAC that he created to support Donald Trump, according to a campaign finance filing.

Elon Musk gives pro-Trump PAC $75 million, announces Pennsylvania voter tour

Billionaire Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump over Kamala Harris after Trump was nearly assassinated at a campaign rally.

Business - CNBC - October 16

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