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highplainsdem

(52,767 posts)
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 02:53 PM 18 hrs ago

Seth Abramson says CNN just reported that Trump aides are calling journalists to insist Musk follows Trump's orders

https://bsky.app/profile/sethabramson.bsky.social/post/3ldr4u336ik2x


Seth Abramson
‪@sethabramson.bsky.social‬

CNN confirmed on-air just now that top Trump aides are furiously calling journalists to insist that Elon Musk has been following the orders of Trump rather than the other way around. As predicted, Trump is horrified and enraged at the idea that Musk is now seen as the President of the United States.

December 20, 2024 at 1:32 PM


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Seth Abramson says CNN just reported that Trump aides are calling journalists to insist Musk follows Trump's orders (Original Post) highplainsdem 18 hrs ago OP
Hahahahahahahahaha claudette 18 hrs ago #1
hahahahahahahahaha rurallib 17 hrs ago #34
Whatever you say President Chump. Solly Mack 18 hrs ago #2
That's Vice-President Chump. Swede 17 hrs ago #37
or just plain Chump. Solly Mack 17 hrs ago #39
I'm pretty sure it's First Gentleman. Chellee 17 hrs ago #43
Except EndlessWire 13 hrs ago #92
And he's certainly NO gentleman! calimary 10 hrs ago #113
Don't forget the "Thumb's up" horseshit... PCIntern 3 hrs ago #118
Bet Rebl2 16 hrs ago #63
He's getting something out of it. Just a case of the abuse not outweighing the gain. Solly Mack 12 hrs ago #99
Hahahahaha! Ocelot II 18 hrs ago #3
You're 100% correct KS Toronado 1 hr ago #120
Ha ha he must has seen that Lincoln Project video highlighting President muskrat! kimbutgar 18 hrs ago #4
Sorry Trumpski, that would be Fake News. The Real News is you're second banana! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 18 hrs ago #5
fourth banana lapfog_1 17 hrs ago #35
Fight....... Lovie777 18 hrs ago #6
en garde! sheshe2 17 hrs ago #44
The Chickenshit Caucus flexes its wings BOSSHOG 18 hrs ago #7
ELON MUSK IS NOT IN CHARGE SO STOP SAYING THAT!!! dgauss 18 hrs ago #8
Gotta love this one: Ocelot II 18 hrs ago #9
Trump's hands are too big... Obvious fake! dchill 17 hrs ago #33
lol, the thin skinned marmalade shartcannon is so easily baited Brother Buzz 18 hrs ago #10
*snort* MissB 18 hrs ago #11
"I did not have Brown Nose with that a-hole, Mr. Billionaire Bro" - The Felon (R) BoRaGard 18 hrs ago #12
And he gets TWO scoops of ice cream for dessert vs. Musk's one newdeal2 18 hrs ago #13
trump is Musk's intern...........nt DoBW 18 hrs ago #14
You mean like a "Celebrity Apprentice"? emulatorloo 14 hrs ago #85
that works ....nt DoBW 13 hrs ago #88
As I posted earlier. This idea clearly got inside the compound underpants 18 hrs ago #15
Aww, 2 little magettes are hurt. Boomerproud 12 hrs ago #100
President Elump. Sogo 18 hrs ago #16
👍 claudette 17 hrs ago #38
Seen both Trusk and Mump Maeve 17 hrs ago #41
Musk to Trump: "Your name is Reek." Efilroft Sul 18 hrs ago #17
HaHaHa... Bird Lady 17 hrs ago #23
Both should look out for fifth story windows. debm55 18 hrs ago #18
The game us on. This might get good. nt leftyladyfrommo 18 hrs ago #19
Never underestimate how thin Donnie's skin can actually be. It literally takes nothing. Noel Kums 17 hrs ago #20
Oh goody goody goody... it's starting! Marie Marie 17 hrs ago #21
good! Bird Lady 17 hrs ago #22
"Our prize fighting chicken has gotten out of the cage, and we can't catch him!!1!" Scrivener7 17 hrs ago #24
Nobody believes Dump is calling the shots. eShirl 17 hrs ago #25
Over and over and over again. keep saying this. travelingthrulife 13 hrs ago #91
Dump is too stupid to figure out how an umbrella works, let alone make up policy. Diamond_Dog 11 hrs ago #102
My billions are bigger than.. reACTIONary 17 hrs ago #26
Fk DonOLD. n/t iluvtennis 17 hrs ago #27
There are lots of "old" people in this country, blue neen 16 hrs ago #60
This is my retort to trump calling Biden old...nothing more. My apologies to anyone offended as this is only intended iluvtennis 16 hrs ago #66
I gotcha. blue neen 16 hrs ago #72
I'm 81...no5 offended at all. HUAJIAO 12 hrs ago #101
Wow! Just Wow! You know you've lost it when you have your people telling the press the opposite Ford_Prefect 17 hrs ago #28
Aww, poor snowflake. Dave Bowman 17 hrs ago #29
I have an idea GusBob 17 hrs ago #30
I've been saying that on here for days! Dem2theMax 16 hrs ago #69
FYI. Postcards go through security faster. CrispyQ 11 hrs ago #103
All of which serves to make the idea that Musk is in control... dchill 17 hrs ago #31
This reeks of a child sdfernando 17 hrs ago #32
roflmao.... spudspud 17 hrs ago #36
"...Musk is now seen as the President of the United States." dchill 17 hrs ago #40
It's silly season. City Lights 17 hrs ago #42
Nah Aviation Pro 17 hrs ago #45
"There can be only one" Highlander 1986 IA8IT 17 hrs ago #46
lol CatWoman 17 hrs ago #47
I love this for them. BadgerMom 17 hrs ago #50
Okay, how about "co-president" Trump? Make it the Musk/Trump co-presidency. justhanginon 16 hrs ago #55
I'm sure they are. Demobrat 17 hrs ago #48
Prove it, Trump. Send Leon packing or you answer to him. BadgerMom 17 hrs ago #49
LOL! Why would anyone believe this pathetic attempt at damage control? Elon is (unfortunately) the richest man in the Karasu 17 hrs ago #51
Somebody's having a hissy fit. Irish_Dem 16 hrs ago #52
Donald tRump has 'hand' Blue Owl 16 hrs ago #53
"You're gonna need it!" Pinback 16 hrs ago #62
whaa. hem AllaN01Bear 16 hrs ago #54
LOL Trump is such a pathetic loser! SunSeeker 16 hrs ago #56
hahaha oldtime dfl_er 16 hrs ago #57
I hear rumbling in the distance.... spanone 16 hrs ago #58
Ha Figarosmom 16 hrs ago #59
So laughable 😐 Rebl2 16 hrs ago #61
Did they clear the calls with Eloon first? Sneederbunk 16 hrs ago #64
Only one question here. Aussie105 16 hrs ago #65
Hahahahahahahaha. The ego has landed! Dem2theMax 16 hrs ago #67
Has someone started a clock to bet on how long Leon lasts? wryter2000 16 hrs ago #68
It's Clearly Working!!! EVERYBODY needs to keep it up!!! President Musk!!! VP Trump!!! Wiz Imp 16 hrs ago #70
Seems strange to me. Why would his aids embarrass Trump like that using the "Fake News" orgs Bengus81 16 hrs ago #71
lolol ... what a cluster. nt TBF 16 hrs ago #73
I guess I misunderstood state of stupid 15 hrs ago #74
Keep at it everyone. kacekwl 15 hrs ago #75
Ho. Ho. Ho. Hekate 15 hrs ago #76
It is driving him crazy doc03 15 hrs ago #77
Yay! pandr32 15 hrs ago #78
Since it's a fascist oligarchy they want, it's just reasonable that defacto7 15 hrs ago #79
+1000 Karasu 14 hrs ago #87
This message was self-deleted by its author ailsagirl 14 hrs ago #80
Donnie's already losing control of the narrative Blue_Tires 14 hrs ago #81
I mean, we didn't actually lose the first time. We won the only metric that should matter. Ain't our fault someting as Karasu 3 hrs ago #117
why should we believe CNN on this? vapor2 14 hrs ago #82
You bet'hum Red Ryder. chuckle chuckle republianmushroom 14 hrs ago #83
That didn't take long. Ohioboy 14 hrs ago #84
This is highly entertaining! Aussie105 14 hrs ago #86
TIme to turn them agaisnt each other azureblue 13 hrs ago #89
The devil owns you blue blues 13 hrs ago #90
Donald J. Cuck Drum 13 hrs ago #93
Ow, Boo Hoo. Is the baby throwing a tantrum? Fla Dem 13 hrs ago #94
"Mommy! Mommy! Loony Skum has been cheating at Simon sez!" struggle4progress 13 hrs ago #95
Perfect!!! Keep up calling him President Musk relayerbob 13 hrs ago #96
President Musk blueseas 13 hrs ago #97
Yup! Eloon Muskrat bought the Presidency. BlueKota 11 hrs ago #107
Maybe they'll call me. Nah. dobleremolque 12 hrs ago #98
The Streisand Effect: President Musk Edition Ruby the Liberal 11 hrs ago #104
It's working 🤣🤣🤣🤣 BlueKota 11 hrs ago #105
Trump is being cucked by President-elect Leon before he even gets sworn in. LudwigPastorius 11 hrs ago #106
No he don't Donald...you are his itch, that crab, Bluethroughu 11 hrs ago #108
President Muskrat Wormtongue is working Blue Full Moon 10 hrs ago #109
And don't fall call Leon President Musk! Hassler 10 hrs ago #110
Repeat after me : "president musk" Klarkashton 10 hrs ago #111
Awwwwww... did mean ol' Elon just hurt poor widdle Donald's poor widdle feewings? calimary 10 hrs ago #112
Ahhh, that gave me a good chuckle. n/t NH Ethylene 8 hrs ago #114
Musk is following Trump's odors! usonian 8 hrs ago #115
Feeling inadequate Donny? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 6 hrs ago #116
BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Musk following Trump's orders!!! HAHAHAHA!!!! COL Mustard 3 hrs ago #119

Chellee

(2,219 posts)
43. I'm pretty sure it's First Gentleman.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:26 PM
17 hrs ago

President Musk
Vice President Vance
FGOTUS Trump

Trump has even fewer duties than any previous FLOTUS (excepting Melania, she didn't do much). I think he's mostly just supposed to show up at ribbon cuttings and smile.

PCIntern

(26,991 posts)
118. Don't forget the "Thumb's up" horseshit...
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 06:07 AM
3 hrs ago

Like he does at gravesites and funerals.

Solly Mack

(93,179 posts)
99. He's getting something out of it. Just a case of the abuse not outweighing the gain.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 09:20 PM
12 hrs ago

Still, he is a Chump.

Ocelot II

(121,378 posts)
3. Hahahahaha!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 02:55 PM
18 hrs ago

Musk is following Trump's orders because Musk planted the "orders" in Trump's empty skull in the first place.

kimbutgar

(23,568 posts)
4. Ha ha he must has seen that Lincoln Project video highlighting President muskrat!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 02:56 PM
18 hrs ago

We need to keep up the President Muskrat going forward instead of drumpt. Or Muskdrumpt administration.

5. Sorry Trumpski, that would be Fake News. The Real News is you're second banana!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 03:03 PM
18 hrs ago

And if JD has his way, you will be 3rd banana!

lapfog_1

(30,228 posts)
35. fourth banana
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:19 PM
17 hrs ago

Putin
Musk
Vance
Trump and cronies trying to prop up a mentally failing huckster

BOSSHOG

(40,210 posts)
7. The Chickenshit Caucus flexes its wings
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 03:05 PM
18 hrs ago

I don’t ever remember my Dad telling my Mom to discipline me.

Special Assistant to President Musk is having a tough day. Somebody get him a Mic to fellate.

Regardless of who is giving the orders, they are wrong and damaging to our country on purpose.

dgauss

(1,133 posts)
8. ELON MUSK IS NOT IN CHARGE SO STOP SAYING THAT!!!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 03:05 PM
18 hrs ago

Last edited Fri Dec 20, 2024, 08:00 PM - Edit history (1)

(probably not clear but just channelling some Bob Boudelang there...)

newdeal2

(1,121 posts)
13. And he gets TWO scoops of ice cream for dessert vs. Musk's one
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 03:17 PM
18 hrs ago

JD only gets some dried fruit.

Noel Kums

(84 posts)
20. Never underestimate how thin Donnie's skin can actually be. It literally takes nothing.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 03:54 PM
17 hrs ago

The best news I've seen all day.

Marie Marie

(10,021 posts)
21. Oh goody goody goody... it's starting!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 03:58 PM
17 hrs ago

When those two massive egos finally collide, it will make THE Big Bang seem like a kitten fart.

Bird Lady

(1,931 posts)
22. good!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:10 PM
17 hrs ago

we need to continue to amplify the Musk President memes. It will eventually do Leon in.

Diamond_Dog

(35,101 posts)
102. Dump is too stupid to figure out how an umbrella works, let alone make up policy.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 09:50 PM
11 hrs ago

Eloon is calling the shots, obviously. People can see it for what it is, now. Donnie gonna be mad! Makes him look weak! I love it! Our side should keep pushing this narrative!

reACTIONary

(6,125 posts)
26. My billions are bigger than..
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:14 PM
17 hrs ago

.... Your billions. My social network is bigger than your social network.

blue neen

(12,435 posts)
60. There are lots of "old" people in this country,
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:06 PM
16 hrs ago

Last edited Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:38 PM - Edit history (1)

I don't know what your definition of "old" is, but many don't deserve to be lumped in a category with Trump.

iluvtennis

(20,941 posts)
66. This is my retort to trump calling Biden old...nothing more. My apologies to anyone offended as this is only intended
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:16 PM
16 hrs ago

for one individual and that is DonOLD trump. It does not apply to the general population of senior citizens/elders who I highly respect.

Ford_Prefect

(8,213 posts)
28. Wow! Just Wow! You know you've lost it when you have your people telling the press the opposite
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:16 PM
17 hrs ago

of what anyone can see with their own eyes! The man behind the curtain IS indeed running the show.

The gang who can't shoot straight strikes once again.

GusBob

(7,600 posts)
30. I have an idea
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:16 PM
17 hrs ago

A letter writing campaign to the white house

Address letters to " President of the US" begin letters with "Dr President Musk,
Congratulations on your election as President of this country...yada yada yada"

Or Address to "President Elon Musk" at WH address

Dem2theMax

(10,392 posts)
69. I've been saying that on here for days!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:27 PM
16 hrs ago

Not just letters to the White House. Also, emails and phone calls! Everything addressed to President Musk.

dchill

(40,746 posts)
31. All of which serves to make the idea that Musk is in control...
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:17 PM
17 hrs ago

...all the more likely. "Trump aides" are their own irony.

spudspud

(557 posts)
36. roflmao....
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:20 PM
17 hrs ago

The schoolyard equivalent of "Hey, I heard Elon wears diapers and has cooties. Trump rules. Pass it on."

Karasu

(366 posts)
51. LOL! Why would anyone believe this pathetic attempt at damage control? Elon is (unfortunately) the richest man in the
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:41 PM
17 hrs ago

world. Trump is a mentally incompetent, broke crook who is indebted to every wealthy fascist and their grandmother. We all know who wears the pants here.

Even fucking Republicans know the truth. After all, money is the only thing that matters in their world. They just can't afford to fucking admit it.

Aussie105

(6,447 posts)
65. Only one question here.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:15 PM
16 hrs ago

When Donald puts the hard word on Elon to back down a bit and stop stealing Trump's limelight, will Elon totally lose it and come out with some really juicy Afrikaans swear words?

There are some good ones out there, if you care to Google!

This bromance isn't going to last, is it?
One of them has to be seen to be in charge. The White House Oval Office isn't big enough for two planet sized egos.

Dem2theMax

(10,392 posts)
67. Hahahahahahahaha. The ego has landed!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:22 PM
16 hrs ago


Which means, we need to double down.

Oh, PRESIDENT MUSK, I have a question for you.

"Who is that guy with the orange skin and horrible comb over who keeps following you around?"

Bengus81

(7,481 posts)
71. Seems strange to me. Why would his aids embarrass Trump like that using the "Fake News" orgs
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:36 PM
16 hrs ago

instead of handling it internally?? Hope no one is being played.

state of stupid

(23 posts)
74. I guess I misunderstood
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:47 PM
15 hrs ago

I thought it was a monarchy. So it would be:
King Elon
Chancellor Ramaswamy
Gentleman of the Bedchamber Vance
Groom of the Stool Trump

Thanks for bringing it to my attention. In the future as shall endeavor to be more informed.

defacto7

(13,637 posts)
79. Since it's a fascist oligarchy they want, it's just reasonable that
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 06:38 PM
15 hrs ago

the presidency goes to Musk. He has more money.

Response to highplainsdem (Original post)

Blue_Tires

(56,553 posts)
81. Donnie's already losing control of the narrative
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 07:06 PM
14 hrs ago

HOW IN FUCK'S NAME DID WE EVER LOSE (TWICE!) TO A BUNCH OF INCOMPETENT BRAIN-DEAD FUCKWITS?

Karasu

(366 posts)
117. I mean, we didn't actually lose the first time. We won the only metric that should matter. Ain't our fault someting as
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 05:44 AM
3 hrs ago

mind-numbingly fucking stupid as the electoral college still exists.

Aussie105

(6,447 posts)
86. This is highly entertaining!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 07:39 PM
14 hrs ago

House of cards, bombs not needed to bring this structure down.

Can someone in the GOP who is competent and capable rise to the surface of the swamp and sort this mess out?
No?
Too much to ask of the GOP, I guess.

azureblue

(2,321 posts)
89. TIme to turn them agaisnt each other
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 07:45 PM
13 hrs ago

Go on X and complement Elon about his wise decisions in the face of adversity. Make a subtle comment about how you think Trump can't do the job.
Then post to Trump that Elon is trying to take his job away from him, and he can't let that second rate nobody do that.

relayerbob

(7,068 posts)
96. Perfect!!! Keep up calling him President Musk
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 08:23 PM
13 hrs ago

That'll get him tossed faster than anything else!

blueseas

(11,599 posts)
97. President Musk
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 08:36 PM
13 hrs ago

Will be upset since he spent all that money. He needs to see what his money can do.

BlueKota

(3,720 posts)
107. Yup! Eloon Muskrat bought the Presidency.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 10:12 PM
11 hrs ago

It's the tsf's own fault that he believed it when the Muskrat said it was a gift for him. Don the con got conned. Now tote that barge and lift that bale for Eloon your King, Courtier Donny.

Bluethroughu

(5,941 posts)
108. No he don't Donald...you are his itch, that crab,
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 10:30 PM
11 hrs ago

He'd love to scratch away.

Elunatic owns you and the Republican party, that vote yesterday proved it.

calimary

(84,573 posts)
112. Awwwwww... did mean ol' Elon just hurt poor widdle Donald's poor widdle feewings?
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 11:19 PM
10 hrs ago

EXCELLENT!!!

Sometimes Christmas really does come early!

usonian

(14,514 posts)
115. Musk is following Trump's odors!
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 01:25 AM
8 hrs ago

And Trump is following Musk's orders.


"Did ya get my cheese whiz, boy"

"Or are you wearing it?"

COL Mustard

(6,963 posts)
119. BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Musk following Trump's orders!!! HAHAHAHA!!!!
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 06:31 AM
3 hrs ago

That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all year! You’re killing it!!!

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