Summary

Elon Musk’s growing influence over government functions under Trump is facing fierce resistance.

Critics argue his authority is legally dubious and dangerous, citing conflicts of interest, erratic behavior, and past lawsuits.

Democrats in Congress are pushing legislation to curb his access to federal systems and slowing Trump’s executive confirmations. Over 110 organizations have called for investigations, and lawsuits and protests are mounting.

The Trump administration has begun restricting Musk’s access, but opponents see the midterms as a key opportunity to counter his influence.

  • EmpireInDecay@lemmy.ml
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    47 minutes ago

    Resistance from who? Certainly not the people that gave him everything he wanted during his first term while talking about resist?

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    How many years has resistance and consequences been “coming” for Trump and his lackeys? Talk to me when consequences actually fucking happen.

    This headline is just to placate the masses: “Don’t worry, resistance is coming. Any day now. You don’t have to do anything, just keep your head down and keep producing like a good little consumer.”

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    Once again, you cannot guarantee his access is limited by physically blocking him now. Him and his gang has had unfettered access for far too long to know for sure. They definitely planted some backdoors.

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      When this fantasy of consequences comes around, they should raid his computer systems with a SWAT team like he’s a hacker.

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    13 hours ago

    Democrats in Congress are pushing legislation to curb his access to federal systems and slowing Trump’s executive confirmations.

    Legislation? Musk doesn’t give a single shit about legislation unless it benefits himself, and Trump has openly stated he “might” ignore judges’ orders. That’s a great whole lot of nothing you’re proposing there, guys.

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    i don’t believe he hasn’t been kennedied yet. unlike the orange cheeto, he doesn’t have the SS protection.

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    Midterms are their crying call now apparently. Show how fucked and crazy Musk is so that the senate gets some counter power. This is really scary what’s happening.