The article critiques the portrayal of Elon Musk’s comments about Trump and the Republican party. It discusses how Republicans are selectively using Musk’s social media presence to align with their narratives while ignoring the implications for democracy and regulation. The piece emphasizes that journalists should assess Musk’s criticism, not just as business interests, but also for its broader impact—citing a Republican view on how to interpret Musk's moves as self-serving. Key examples of Musk's controversial actions and regulatory dealings further illustrate this point.
When businessmen criticize legislation, journalists don't take them at their word, they look at how the legislation would impact their business interests, said a Republican close to the White House.
In a brilliant summary of 130 shitty things Elon did in his 130 days in government, Elizabeth Warren cited 29 Federal contracts and 34 instances where Elon fiddled with his regulators.
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