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Musk's $300M Trump Bet Sparks Controversy Over Democracy

4/4/2025

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Elon Musk has invested approximately $300 million in support of Donald Trump for the 2024 election.
His AI chatbot, Grok, controversially recommended voting for Kamala Harris, criticizing Trump's policies.
Trump's tariffs and deportation strategies have raised economic concerns and legal issues.
Critics warn that Musk's influence and misinformation could undermine democracy and public services.

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Elon Musk has invested approximately $300 million in support of Donald Trump for the 2024 election.
His AI chatbot, Grok, controversially recommended voting for Kamala Harris, criticizing Trump's policies.
Trump's tariffs and deportation strategies have raised economic concerns and legal issues.
Critics warn that Musk's influence and misinformation could undermine democracy and public services.