Elon Musk defended his million-dollar election giveaway against a class action claim while urging Germans to move past historical guilt at a far-right event, sparking fresh controversy ahead of a sensitive remembrance day.
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Elon Musk
Week of Jan 27 – Feb 2, 2025
Bold moves spark controversy and shake established orders.
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Elon Musk’s week unfolded amid escalating controversies and political pressure. Defending his million-dollar contributions, Musk faced legal claims, antisemitic allegations, and forced resignations, while bold SpaceX rescue plans and ambitious AI projects complicated his path.
Elon Musk faced backlash as Jewish groups cut ties over his alleged antisemitic salute, with lawmakers questioning his government acumen, while SpaceX readies a rescue mission for stranded astronauts.
www.axios.com · www.eenews.net · www.npr.orgElon Musk advanced a SpaceX rescue plan while pushing controversial federal buyout ideas and government shakeups. His climate backtracking, camped stay near DC offices, and call to boycott Wikipedia stoked tension.
www.cnn.com · prospect.org · www.nytimes.com · www.foodandwaterwatch.org · www.wired.com · www.lemonde.frElon Musk's day combined turbulent debates with a former FAA official and bold AI ambitions. His Project Colossus aims to ignite an AI renaissance amid regulatory friction.
time.com · www.globenewswire.comElon Musk sparked criticism today as his lackluster gaming setup received ridicule, while political pressure mounted after he allegedly forced a top Treasury official to resign amid system control concerns.
aftermath.site · kaptur.house.govElon Musk deepens his ties with top government figures while his platform sues major brands over alleged advertising boycotts. Meanwhile, his team gains access to Treasury payment systems, raising fresh oversight questions.
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