Elon Musk Threatening 'Consequences' Sparks Backlash

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Source: Newsweek

Published Nov 16, 2024 at 4:34 PM EST | Updated Nov 16, 2024 at 5:04 PM EST


Following this year's presidential election, billionaire Elon Musk has said there will be "consequences" for those who "pushed foreign interference hoaxes" in a post on his social media platform, which sparked backlash on Saturday. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the founder of Tesla and SpaceX would lead what he called the "Department of Government Efficiency" or (DOGE), along with entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."

No such department exists and the president-elect didn't offer many details about how it would operate or how it would be staffed, if at all. Trump's statement said DOGE "will provide advice and guidance from outside of Government, and will partner with the White House and Office of Management & Budget."

However, the appointment of Musk has raised concerns as the billionaire, who frequently posts his political opinions on X, formerly Twitter, which he bought in October 2022, has continued to speak on what he aims to do given his recent appointment. In a post on X, Musk who seemingly pointed towards concerns over foreign interference in the 2024 election, warned that there will be "consequences" for those who pushed "foreign interference hoaxes."

"There will be consequences for those who pushed foreign interference hoaxes. The Hammer of Justice is coming," he wrote on Saturday. Newsweek has reached out to Musk via X's email for comment. While Musk did not specify who he is referring to, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a stark warning about foreign interference in the U.S. elections a day before Election Day, singling out Russia and Iran as the biggest threats

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