Coverage dated October 26, 2026

'Defund Musk': Robert Reich calls for government takeover of SpaceX and Starlink — and Elon responds

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Robert Reich is urging Democrats to "defund" Elon Musk and absorb his companies if Democrats gain control of the government. At the same time, the former member of the Bill Clinton administration said Musk is bribing his way into politics.

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    'Defund Musk': Robert Reich calls for government takeover of SpaceX and Starlink — and Elon responds (opens Blaze Media)

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    Robert Reich is urging Democrats to "defund" Elon Musk and absorb his companies if Democrats gain control of the government. At the same time, the former member of the Bill Clinton administration said Musk is bribing his way into politics.

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