Coverage dated December 18, 2024

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

Headline from The Republic

In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget proposal by posting constantly on his X megaphone and threatening Republicans with primary challenges.

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Bangor Daily News
Elon Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Dec 18, 2024
Bangor Daily News's feed description
The social media warnings from the world's wealthiest man preceded Trump's condemnation of a measure negotiated by GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson.
The Republic
Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal (opens The Republic)
Published Dec 18, 2024
The Republic's feed description
In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget proposal by posting constantly on his X megaphone and threatening Republicans with primary challenges.
Green Field Reporter
Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Dec 18, 2024
Green Field Reporter's feed description
In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget proposal by posting constantly on his X megaphone and threatening Republicans with primary challenges.

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