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Elon Musk’s Threatening Tweet Sparks Reaction from Former GOP Strategist Tim Miller
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Core Event
The post followed a clip from a recent live show in Atlanta in which Miller’s colleague Jonathan V. Last warned that “justice is coming” and urged Musk to face congressional subpoenas.
Background & Context
Musk’s online conduct has drawn scrutiny after he “cracked down on speech” following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The billionaire’s recent spending on GOP Senate candidates—including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton—has intensified attention on his political influence ahead of the midterm elections. Miller framed Musk’s tweet as an “unseemly” escalation that reflects nerves about the upcoming contests.
Official Statements & Responses
Musk’s tweet did not include a direct quotation in the source material, but it was characterized by Miller as a death threat issued from the world’s richest person’s platform. Miller emphasized that such language is “irresponsible” and could embolden violent actors. He also contrasted Musk’s self-portrayal with the behavior of a “pathetic little boy,” likening the billionaire to the cartoon villain Gru. Miller’s remarks were made without indication of any formal response from Musk or his representatives.
Verbatim Quotes
- “However mad you are about Elon Musk, it's not enough,” — Jonathan V. Last
- “Richest man in the world. Posting that about myself, three of my colleagues,” — Tim Miller, former republican strategist
- “And that's what that is, right? I don't know how else you can read it.” — Tim Miller, former republican strategist
- “So I think that's bad. I think that's irresponsible.” — Still