‘I will come for them’: Elon Musk threatens Democrats over plans to probe his empire
Elon Musk has publicly threatened Democratic lawmakers, warning he will target those who attempt to investigate his business empire if they gain control of Congress. The tension stems from potential scrutiny regarding his past role in the Department of Government Efficiency and his companies' federal contracts.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing friction between high-profile tech moguls and government oversight, raising questions about the intersection of private corporate power and federal regulatory accountability.
Elon Musk has warned Democratic lawmakers against using congressional oversight powers to investigate him and his businesses. On Wednesday, he said he would pursue those he believes are behind such efforts if Democrats gain control of either or both chambers of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.“Live by the sword, die by the sword,” Musk wrote on X, the social media platform he owns, responding to a Politico report detailing Democrats’ plans to investigate him and his businesses, including Tesla and SpaceX.“Those who pick fights with me should understand that I will find out who is really pulling the strings and come for them, not just their puppets,” he added.The remarks come as Democratic lawmakers reportedly prepare to scrutinise Musk’s government role, business dealings and decisions affecting national security, should they secure a congressional majority.Musk worked with US president Donald Trump’s administration through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which…
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