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Elon Musk says Trump had no involvement in decision to acquire Twitter
Elon Musk set the record straight saying there is no truth to rumors that former President Donald Trump had no involvement with his Twitter purchase. “This is false. I’ve had no communication, directly or indirectly, with Trump, who has publicly stated that he will be exclusively on Truth Social” Musk tweeted.
This is false. I’ve had no communication, directly or indirectly, with Trump, who has publicly stated that he will be exclusively on Truth Social.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 6, 2022
Musk’s response comes after Devin Nunes said Trump had “encouraged” Musk to acquire Twitter. Nunes is the CEO of Trump Media and Technology Group.
In an appearance on Fox Business Network Nunes stated “President Trump, basically before Elon Musk bought it, actually said to go and buy it because the goal of our company is really to build a community where people are in a family-friendly, safe environment.”
“That’s why we encouraged Elon Musk to buy it, because someone has to take on these tech tyrants,” Nunes added. “Donald Trump wanted to make sure that the American people got their voice back and that the internet was open and that’s what we are doing.”
Last month on Fox News Trump said “I am not going on Twitter, I am going to stay on Truth…I hope Elon buys Twitter because he’ll make improvements to it and he is a good man, but I am going to be staying on Truth.”
Also last month Musk tweeted a little jab at Truth Social, tweeting:
“Truth Social (terrible name) exists because Twitter censored free speech. Should be called Trumpet instead!”
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Santos, indicted on 23 counts related to wire fraud, identity theft, and other charges, has not faced conviction but stands accused of misusing campaign funds for opulent purchases. The bipartisan vote, tallying 311 to 114, signaled robust support for expulsion, with a marginally higher number of Republicans opting to retain Santos.
Questions loomed as Speaker Johnson left the chamber, his silence leaving the fate of the ongoing government spending battle uncertain. According to reports from Fox News, Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer emphasized the non-partisan nature of the decision, asserting that members concluded Santos had tarnished the House’s reputation and was unfit for representation.
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Sally
May 6, 2022 at 6:08 pm
Just DNC media pushing a total lie and nonstory to go after Elon Musk since he believes in our core values of freedom of speech. They just can’t stand it.
MicMac69
May 8, 2022 at 12:12 am
For much I liked Trump why would a notoriously successful businessman need the approval of a has-been failed former president? And I totally agree with the “little jab”… Musk is less funny than Trump but as scalpel sharp…
Hellkell
May 8, 2022 at 12:12 pm
Is that a double negative or am I reading it wrong? I’m no English major but it really seems like today’s journalists don’t write correctly.
Stephane
May 8, 2022 at 3:05 pm
PRESIDENT TRUMP has set up his own platform.
Why would he go anywhere else? He already has so many millions of followers….
But it is a GREAT move for FREEDOM of Speech and thoughts on the part of Mr MUSK!
M. Thomas
May 8, 2022 at 9:10 pm
“there is no truth to rumors that former President Donald Trump had no involvement with his Twitter purchase.”
Bad editing. This actually says that DT had involvement with the purchase.
Trina Renee Golden
May 9, 2022 at 7:21 pm
I believe in God, the Son,and Holy ghost . Which is freedom of religion. The freedom of speech which goes hand ,and hand with religion,. So I just wanted that I truly happy that a Man of principles has a Voice that folks like me wanna hear … God Bless
Leshl
May 10, 2022 at 5:13 pm
Ochs and Sultzberg (NYT) Nazi collaborators.