Elon Musk stirred controversy by distributing million-dollar checks during a campaign event in Wisconsin, despite the candidate's absence, and denounced a French court ruling that blocked Marine Le Pen’s candidacy, intensifying political scrutiny.
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Elon Musk
Week of Mar 31 – Apr 6, 2025
Musk’s bold moves stir political storms and unexpected twists.
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Elon Musk stirred controversy this week with bold campaign moves in Wisconsin and defiant legal challenges that renewed scrutiny. Lawmakers and critics amplified the uproar, while trade disputes and a playful SNL twist added unexpected layers to growing political and financial turbulence.
Lawmakers have introduced a bill requiring Elon Musk to pass a drug test to maintain his special government employee status, intensifying debates over his controversial past.
sherrill.house.govElon Musk faced major political setbacks today as a Wisconsin judicial race rebuked his influence, while whispers of a White House exit and fresh critiques over veteran comments intensified the turmoil.
apnews.com · www.npr.org · www.pbs.org · 314action.org · abcnews.go.comElon Musk confronts steep declines in public support amid massive financial setbacks and political uncertainty, marking a challenging day for his influence in the political arena.
www.npr.org · www.cnn.com · www.therebooting.comElon Musk pushed for zero tariffs and free trade with Europe, slamming advisers amid heated debates over Trump’s policies, while online chatter over his IQ fuels further controversy and sparks nationwide protests.
www.nytimes.com · apnews.com · www.cnn.com · www.axios.com · www.cnn.comElon Musk starred in a playful SNL skit where his spoof persona sold self-vandalizing Teslas, mixing satire with tech commentary on tariffs.
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