Critics warn of 'broligarchy' as Musk takes government role
As Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy prepare to lead the "Doge" — the Department of Government Efficiency — critics are dubbing Musk the "broligarch." Experts warn of a potential rise of an Americanized "broligarchy," drawing parallels to Russia's oligarchs who gained power after the fall of the Soviet Union.
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Stop jumping in front of oncoming cars, South African government warns citizens
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Elon Musk Brings Trump’s Government Efficiency Push to Capitol Hill
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Jeff Bezos, OpenAI founder talk Elon Musk’s new government role
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Smartphones should carry health warning, Spanish government told
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