March 19, 2025 by V Leigh

The United States was added Sunday to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, due to declining civil liberties

The United States was added Sunday to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, due to declining civil libertieshttps://t.co/YBsliIlPWg
— TIME (@TIME) March 10, 2025

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Pentagon Inspector General Halts Efforts to Root Out Extremism https://t.co/wwnHj732Vo
— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) March 8, 2025

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Trump and his billionaire Education Secretary are stealing YOUR taxpayer dollars out of our public schools and classrooms and making it even harder for low- and middle-income families to afford college.

Why? So billionaires won’t have to pay as much in taxes. https://t.co/Vmdmor8dlz
— Judy Chu (@RepJudyChu) March 12, 2025

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You have to be a real evil fucking piece of shit to do something like this. pic.twitter.com/nnICZkBI71
— Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) March 6, 2025

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USDA ends program that helped schools serve food from local farmers https://t.co/0ElyHqSJGt
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 13, 2025

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Trump has ordered 100 million hectares of forest to be chopped down. That’s almost three times larger than the state of California.

Those forests belong to we, the American people. https://t.co/5gaQBK2ywR
— Marianne Williamson (@marwilliamson) March 7, 2025

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March 16, 2025 by V Leigh

March 7th 2025, here is Trump saying verbatim “They rigged the election, and I became President”

Yesterday, March 7th 2025, here is Trump saying verbatim “They rigged the election, and I became President”

PLEASE SHARE THIS pic.twitter.com/lrTdrDYdBA
— Cooper (@Cooperstreaming) March 8, 2025

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Here he is in a different speech saying the exact same thing. Twice. He was sad he wouldn’t be President for the World Cup and Olympics but then they rigged the election and he will be President for them. https://t.co/8aO6ZzscYb
— urBiasednotBased (@nolaux) March 9, 2025

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March 14, 2025 by V Leigh

The removal of the BLM mural near the White House is more than just paint being stripped from the street—it’s a symbol of how quickly some want to erase the fight for justice and all our progress thus far. But the movement isn’t about words on pavement—it lives in the people.

The removal of the BLM mural near the White House is more than just paint being stripped from the street—it’s a symbol of how quickly some want to erase the fight for justice and all our progress thus far. But the movement isn’t about words on pavement—it lives in the people. ✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/TMvrRf449i
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) March 11, 2025

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🚨 BREAKING: The Black Lives Matter mural in front of the White House is being destroyed.

What started as a symbol of resistance in 2020 is now being erased—piece by piece, block by block.

And let’s be real—this isn’t just about paint on pavement. It’s about rewriting history,… pic.twitter.com/kkU2gV4yHi
— Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) March 10, 2025

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The symbolism here is undeniable. The political capitulation.
The intentional erasure.
The physical destruction.
The weaponization of government.
This is a stark visualization of the war on people and progress. pic.twitter.com/RHypz5quBt
— Janai Nelson (@JNelsonLDF) March 10, 2025

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NEWS: Elon Musk and his DOGE bros have ordered GSA to sell off the site of the historic Freedom Riders Museum in Montgomery.

This is outrageous and we will not let it stand! I am demanding an immediate reversal. Our civil rights history is not for sale! https://t.co/zCpPkQYNc2
— Rep. Terri A. Sewell (@RepTerriSewell) March 6, 2025

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Alabama Rep. Shomari Figures (AL-02) on the legacy of the Freedom Rides Museum in Montgomery amid proposed plans to sell the Civil Rights landmark by the Trump Administration as part of DOGE’s plans to cut federal spending.

The list has since been removed by the GSA website. pic.twitter.com/6sF3bf46vc
— ABC 33/40 News (@abc3340) March 8, 2025

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March 13, 2025 by V Leigh

If the federal government can disappear a legal US permanent resident without reason or warrant, then they can disappear US citizens too. Anyone – left, right, or center – who has highlighted the importance of constitutional rights + free speech should be sounding the alarm now.

If the federal government can disappear a legal US permanent resident without reason or warrant, then they can disappear US citizens too.

Anyone – left, right, or center – who has highlighted the importance of constitutional rights + free speech should be sounding the alarm now. https://t.co/mwgjIDQjZ4
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) March 10, 2025

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Mahmoud Khalil is Trump’s first political prisoner. They charged him with the “crime” of being antisemitic. There is no such crime. In America, you’re allowed to think or say anything you like. And they have no evidence he was antisemitic. He was arrested for criticizing Israel.
— Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) March 10, 2025

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🚨 BREAKING! New Yorkers rally outside of Mahmoud Khalil’s court conference in NYC. pic.twitter.com/E6sU4ProlV
— The People’s Forum (@PeoplesForumNYC) March 12, 2025

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Trump revoked Mahmoud Khalil’s legal status over his decision to speak out—which isn’t a crime.

Every Member of Congress should be outraged at this blatant erosion of our constitutional rights.

We are beyond just a slippery slope. pic.twitter.com/ipCE7Caxn8
— Rep. Summer Lee (@RepSummerLee) March 11, 2025

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I’m joining 13 of my colleagues to demand that the Trump Administration immediately releases Mahmoud Khalil. Their illegal actions set a dangerous precedent. We cannot allow them to shred our constitutional rights to free speech and due process. Free Mahmoud Khalil. pic.twitter.com/G9YxBeDZvh
— Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (@RepRashida) March 11, 2025

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Donald Trump is now threatening to cut federal funding for schools that allow “illegal protests” and imprison “agitators.” This dangerous rhetoric undermines free speech and the right to protest — core principles of democracy and our constitutional rights. https://t.co/F6hhvRGUmE
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) March 4, 2025

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If its not antisemitism when Columbia let alt right Nazis speak on its campus, but somehow is antisemitism when people peacefully protested genocide of Palestinians on Columbia’s campus—then you’ll have to stop pretending it was ever actually about antisemitism.
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) March 8, 2025

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ICE Acting Director Tom Homan comments on arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, saying “free speech has limitations” pic.twitter.com/LYSI21bw5N
— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) March 12, 2025

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March 12, 2025 by V Leigh

As the Department of Education has just been told to vacate the building by 6PM this afternoon, here’s a reminder from George Carlin on why they are dismantling Education in this country. “The don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking… that doesn’t help them. That’s against their interests. They want obedient workers. The want people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork, and just dumb enough to passively except all theses increasingly shittier jobs… And now they are coming for your social security money”

Mass layoffs are reportedly expected to start tonight at the Department of Education with nearly half the staff to be eliminated https://t.co/mGs1GHp3rC
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) March 11, 2025

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As the Department of Education has just been told to vacate the building by 6PM this afternoon, here’s a reminder from George Carlin on why they are dismantling Education in this country.

“The don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking… that doesn’t help… pic.twitter.com/oibpeF7EMm
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) March 11, 2025

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BREAKING: While boasting on Fox News about her efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, Linda McMahon couldn’t even explain what the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) is.

This is the person trying to destroy education in America. Let that sink in. pic.twitter.com/2ShdrBJQdK
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) March 11, 2025

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The Department of Education’s mission of public education must continue. If it stops, all students will feel the impact. pic.twitter.com/HWSRE2IZZZ
— Mark Takano (@RepMarkTakano) March 11, 2025

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As Trump guts the Department of Education, remember that his plan to cut the corporate tax rate to 15% would give the 100 largest corporations a tax cut larger than the entire department’s K-12 budget.

Really think about how twisted this all is.
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) March 11, 2025

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The Department of Education does little to set curriculum.

The reason Trump wants to dismantle it is the department is tasked with protecting students against discrimination and enforcing equal access to education.

It’s a ploy to harm minority, poor, and disabled students.
— Skyler Johnson (@SkylerforNY) March 12, 2025

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March 6, 2025 by V Leigh

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s request to keep billions in foreign aid frozen

Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s dismantling of USAID will lead to millions of preventable deaths.

The decision of the richest person in the world to destroy an agency that delivers life-saving aid to the poorest people on the planet is unconscionable. pic.twitter.com/FacKQv4oNM
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) March 4, 2025

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Omg. In a shocking moment, Nancy Bolan, a fired USAID worker and tonight’s guest of Rep. Ritchie Torres — reveals that Donald Trump has pulled the U.S. from the global polio eradication initiative — which threatens its spread to the U.S. Every single American should see this. pic.twitter.com/KsuH7EF24r
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) March 4, 2025

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BREAKING: The Supreme Court has *upheld* a lower court’s order forcing USAID/State to immediately pay ~$2 billion owed to contractors for work they’ve alreayd performed.

Alito/Thomas/Gorsuch/Kavanaugh dissent, https://t.co/k86ttz6Wdt pic.twitter.com/3eGu93aIL3
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) March 5, 2025

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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s request to keep billions in foreign aid frozenhttps://t.co/Gw6EJgZV0g
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 5, 2025

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March 5, 2025 by V Leigh

Who pays Trump’s new tariffs? Spoiler alert: it’s not Canada, Mexico, or China. It’s YOU.

As Trump announces tariffs on American Allies and Trade Partners.

Fox News is showing the stock market collapse in real time with his every word.#TrumpTariffs #Trump pic.twitter.com/ekDRs5DRPb
— Travis Matthew (@Matthewtravis08) March 4, 2025

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You can literally see the stock market plunge in real-time on Fox News as Trump announces new tariffs. pic.twitter.com/Kf8WOoDi3t
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) March 4, 2025

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Fox Business interviewed the owner of a Pennsylvania auto dealership who says of Trump’s tariffs, “nobody is gonna buy the truck, because it just had $20,000 price increase … this is pretty radical.”

The show then cuts back to Maria Bartiromo, who throws a tantrum. pic.twitter.com/Bb4KGKNzYl
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 4, 2025

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A tariff is a TAX.

The company pays it — then passes along the cost as a price increase to YOU.

So Donald Trump is raising YOUR taxes 25%.
— Tristan Snell (@TristanSnell) March 4, 2025

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Who pays Trump’s new tariffs?

Spoiler alert: it’s not Canada, Mexico, or China.

It’s YOU. pic.twitter.com/GdUsiO6lNE
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) March 4, 2025

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Here’s how Trump’s tariff plans will impact your wallet. pic.twitter.com/zpJrYchdSq
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) March 4, 2025

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced retaliatory tariffs against President Donald Trump’s 25% tax on Canadian imports. “To the American people, we don’t want this. We want to work with you as a friend and ally.” pic.twitter.com/8yxGz1H8Js
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) March 4, 2025

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Trudeau: “I want to speak first directly to the American people. We don’t want this. We want to work with you as a friend and ally. We don’t want to see you hurt either. But your government has chosen to do this to you. As of this morning, markets are down and inflation is set to… pic.twitter.com/2ZZGLcyamC
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 4, 2025

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is ripping up the Starlink contract — citing his government won’t award contracts to those who attack Canadians and Ontarians. pic.twitter.com/qpeNbSU67l
— Ahmar Khan (@AhmarSKhan) March 4, 2025

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President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Tuesday that Mexico will impose retaliatory taxes on U.S. goods.

She added that the products that will be targeted will be announced on Sunday in a public event in Mexico City’s central plaza. pic.twitter.com/z28vWGjZm8
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 4, 2025

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March 3, 2025 by V Leigh

Elon Musk is the richest man in the world. He could be a philanthropist, end world hunger. He could donate to hospitals, fund cancer research, build schools, start scholarships. Instead he delights in firing people and denying food to starving kids.

This is exactly the problem. You can’t take the “move fast and break things” mentality of Silicon Valley into the federal government, a place where if you break things, people die, or have their rights violated, or can’t access essential services. https://t.co/H3eTiEU1R2
— Matthew Chapman (@fawfulfan) February 27, 2025

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The heartbreak

Trump wants us to believe that USAID is bankrupting America—when in reality, it’s less than 1% of the federal budget.

Meanwhile, Elon Musk—the richest man on Earth—is gutting the world’s largest provider of food aid. This is a man who could end world hunger… pic.twitter.com/5h8tRu5uw0
— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline) February 23, 2025

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Yesterday, Rubio terminated 5800 USAID contracts – more than 90% of its foreign aid programs – in defiance of the courts.

Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressional mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
— Atul Gawande (@Atul_Gawande) February 27, 2025

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Elon Musk is the richest man in the world.

He could be a philanthropist, end world hunger.

He could donate to hospitals, fund cancer research, build schools, start scholarships.

Instead he delights in firing people and denying food to starving kids.https://t.co/crQoJyTDae pic.twitter.com/Q2G1FQHq6j
— Dr. Michelle Au (@AuforGA) February 25, 2025

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I’m hearing from experts around the world about what the destruction of USAID is meaning: “a global health massacre,” in the words of a doctor who has devoted her life to humanitarian work on the front lines. Millions of malnourished children left to starve. Pregnant women not…
— Nicholas Kristof (@NickKristof) February 27, 2025

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We are barreling toward a full blown constitutional crisis.

Trump’s announcement that he’s ending thousands of aid contracts FUNDED BY CONGRESS is unconstitutional and illegal – and horrible for our security.

1/ A quick🧵on what’s going on.https://t.co/2KaPRykzs3
— Chris Murphy 🟧 (@ChrisMurphyCT) February 28, 2025

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February 28, 2025 by V Leigh

Donald Trump’s State Department tried to funnel $400 million to Elon Musk’s Tesla. They got caught. Then they lied about it. This isn’t efficiency — it’s corruption.

Donald Trump’s State Department tried to funnel $400 million to Elon Musk’s Tesla.

They got caught. Then they lied about it.

This isn’t efficiency — it’s corruption.https://t.co/LsXf3GyPFb
— Congressman Greg Casar (@RepCasar) February 25, 2025

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“Efficiency” for billionaires just means “less money for the poor”. They making their businesses more “efficient” by cutting salaries.

They will make social security more “efficient” by paying out less. They will make medicare more “efficient” by covering less. It never ends.
— Existential Comics (find me on bluesky) (@existentialcoms) February 26, 2025

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Steve Bannon pleads guilty to defrauding donors in a fundraising effort to build a wall along the southern US border, but he won’t face jail time https://t.co/PhR0ns4Xus
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) February 11, 2025

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Said it before and I’ll say it again.

Cutting $4.5T in taxes for 800 billionaires but not $1.7T in exploitative student debt for 45M Americans is the modern version of let them eat cake.
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) February 26, 2025

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February 25, 2025 by V Leigh

The Justice Department is deleting a database tracking federal police misconduct. This is how a fascist police state operates.

This is demonic. It’s the purest distillation of evil. pic.twitter.com/K3aMn7pG7D
— Lakshya Jain (@lxeagle17) February 6, 2025

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Trump official orders consumer protection agency to stop work https://t.co/2ksMCPTixs
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 9, 2025

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BREAKING: Donald Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center implodes in humiliating fashion as droves of talented celebrities abandon the legendary performing arts center in protest.

Trump is radioactive with the people he wants to impress most…

Actress Issa Rae announced on… pic.twitter.com/DgnDNLi3UH
— Occupy Democrats (@OccupyDemocrats) February 13, 2025

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Reporter: Why do you want to be chairman of Kennedy Center board?

Trump: Some of the shows were terrible. They were a disgrace.

Reporter: Have you seen any shows there?

Trump: No, I didn’t go. pic.twitter.com/Jxwb9ulRfv
— Acyn (@Acyn) February 10, 2025

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The owner of a white supremacist account on X has reportedly been unmasked as a Dallas-area prosecutor who represents ICE at court.https://t.co/33s11mhhuV
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 20, 2025

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Steve Bannon, after calling for Trump to be President for life, did a Nazi salute on stage at CPAC.

Nazism has officially taken over the GOP.

The few remaining conservatives have a choice: either leave the party and obstruct it—or choose to be complicit.pic.twitter.com/94o5Kj69Le
— Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 (@JoshEakle) February 21, 2025

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The Justice Department is deleting a database tracking federal police misconduct.

This is how a fascist police state operates. pic.twitter.com/4hnSlStQfV
— Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld_2) February 21, 2025

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“The first nationwide database tracking misconduct by federal police officers has been shut down by President Donald Trump, the Justice Department confirmed.”https://t.co/bKkEY5Auoe
— Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld_2) February 21, 2025

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The United States was added Sunday to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, due to declining civil liberties

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March 7th 2025, here is Trump saying verbatim “They rigged the election, and I became President”

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The removal of the BLM mural near the White House is more than just paint being stripped from the street—it’s a symbol of how quickly some want to erase the fight for justice and all our progress thus far. But the movement isn’t about words on pavement—it lives in the people.

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If the federal government can disappear a legal US permanent resident without reason or warrant, then they can disappear US citizens too. Anyone – left, right, or center – who has highlighted the importance of constitutional rights + free speech should be sounding the alarm now.

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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s request to keep billions in foreign aid frozen

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Who pays Trump’s new tariffs? Spoiler alert: it’s not Canada, Mexico, or China. It’s YOU.

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Elon Musk is the richest man in the world. He could be a philanthropist, end world hunger. He could donate to hospitals, fund cancer research, build schools, start scholarships. Instead he delights in firing people and denying food to starving kids.

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Donald Trump’s State Department tried to funnel $400 million to Elon Musk’s Tesla. They got caught. Then they lied about it. This isn’t efficiency — it’s corruption.

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