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Elon Musk’s Hostile Takeover of the U.S. Government

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Nick Anderson
Feb 05, 2025
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Elon Musk’s rapid ascent from tech mogul to unelected, unaccountable government overlord should alarm every American who believes in democracy. Over the past year, Musk has used his vast fortune to help elect Donald Trump and is now dismantling key federal agencies, consolidating power, and silencing critics—all with the backing of Trump. His actions re…

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