Elon Musk Says He
'Will Vote Republican,' , Can 'No Longer Support' Democrats.
Musk made the statements via Twitter on May 18.
In the past I voted Democrat, because they were (mostly) the kindness party. , Elon Musk, via Twitter.
But they have become the party of division & hate, so I can no longer support them and will
vote Republican, Elon Musk, via Twitter.
Now, watch their dirty tricks campaign against me unfold, Elon Musk, via Twitter.
Tesla stocks fell by nearly seven percent after the statements were published.
Musk's tweets come about a week after he stated he would reverse Twitter's ban of former President Donald Trump
if his deal to purchase the platform is finalized.
The billionaire has also criticized Twitter for being biased to the "far-left.".
The headquarters for the company is based in CA,
a state that is often considered a model for progressive politics in the U.S.
CA is also the largest market for Tesla cars.
Musk recently moved the
Tesla headquarters to TX, which is known for its conservative politics. .
Many Twitter users seemed to mock the news that Musk would vote Republican.
Poor Elon might only be the 2nd or 3rd richest man in the
world now, Twitter user.
Poor Elon. No liberals are going to buy his cars anymore, when there's so many nicer options, Twitter user.
The Tesla CEO's mother hit back at the tweets, referring to them as "nasty comments" and "troll or bot" accounts.
Musk's $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter has stalled in recent days
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Senate Unanimously , Confirms Bridget Brink As, New US Ambassador to Ukraine.
Politico reports that the career Foreign Service officer, who is currently the U.S. ambassador to Slovakia,
was confirmed on the evening of May 18.
Politico reports that the career Foreign Service officer, who is currently the U.S. ambassador to Slovakia,
was confirmed on the evening of May 18.
Her appointment as ambassador to Ukraine follows a three-year period in which there has been no American envoy in Kyiv.
Her appointment as ambassador to Ukraine follows a three-year period in which there has been no American envoy in Kyiv.
Marie Yovanovitch, the previous ambassador to Ukraine, was removed from her post by President Donald Trump in 2019.
Marie Yovanovitch, the previous ambassador to Ukraine, was removed from her post by President Donald Trump in 2019.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke about the urgency of having an accomplished diplomat such as Brink in Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke about the urgency of having an accomplished diplomat such as Brink in Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.
To have an ambassador there at this critical time as the United States continues to help the Ukrainian people … is a wonderful thing, is a good thing, and will help advance the cause of peace, security and freedom, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via statement, as reported by Politico.
To have an ambassador there at this critical time as the United States continues to help the Ukrainian people … is a wonderful thing, is a good thing, and will help advance the cause of peace, security and freedom, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via statement, as reported by Politico.
I have every
confidence she will
be an outstanding
ambassador, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader,
via statement, as reported by Politico.
Politico reports that the U.S. has also formally reopened its embassy in the war-torn country. .
Brink, who speaks Russian, was previously
the deputy assistant secretary in the
Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
Brink, who speaks Russian, was previously
the deputy assistant secretary in the
Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
She has also worked with U.S. embassies in Uzbekistan, Georgia, Cyprus and Serbia
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If Trump Wins 2024 Election, , Fauci Says He’s Leaving the White House.
Fox News reports that in
a recent interview with CNN, .
Fauci was asked if he would remain the White House's chief medical adviser should former President
Donald Trump be appointed to office again in 2024.
Fauci was asked if he would remain the White House's chief medical adviser should former President
Donald Trump be appointed to office again in 2024.
He reportedly laughed and said "no.".
If you look at the history of what the response was during the administration,
I think, you know, at best, you can say it wasn’t optimal. And I think just, history will speak for itself about that, Dr. Anthony Fauci, via interview with CNN, as reported by Fox News.
Trump and Fauci repeatedly butted heads amid the government's fight against COVID.
People are tired of hearing Fauci and all these idiots, these people. Every time he goes on TV, there's a bomb, but there's a bigger bomb if you fire him, Donald Trump, via an October 2020 campaign conference call,
as reported by Fox News.
While Trump has not publicly
announced a 2024 presidential bid.
he's been hosting rallies across America and teasing he'll throw his hat into the ring once more.
he's been hosting rallies across America and teasing he'll throw his hat into the ring once more.
While speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference at the beginning of the year, .
he alluded to running for office by referencing the Democratic Party's slim chances of victory.
They're going to find out the hard way starting Nov. 8 and even more so starting November 2024, Donald Trump, at the Conservative Political Action Conference
in February, via Fox News
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Ukraine Aid Funding Receives, Overwhelming Bipartisan Support, in US Senate.
Ukraine Aid Funding Receives, Overwhelming Bipartisan Support, in US Senate.
The Senate approved $40 billion in additional aid for Ukraine on May 19.
The vote was 86 to 11, a commanding show of bipartisanship in a deeply divided Senate.
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law immediately.
The total amount of U.S. aid supplied to the nation equates to $54 billion.
Ukraine has been battling an invasion of Russian forces since Feb. 24. .
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that passage of the aid means that more "help is on the way.".
We Americans — all of us, Democrat and Republican — cannot afford to stick our heads in the sand while Vladimir Putin continues his vicious belligerence against the Ukrainian people, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, (D-NY),
via 'The New York Times'.
Senate Minority Leader
Mitch McConnell stated
that passage of the aid is
good for American interests.
Aid for Ukraine goes far beyond charity; the future of America’s security and core strategic interests will be shaped by the outcome of this fight, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-KY),
via 'The New York Times'.
McConnell accompanied a delegation of Republican senators to Ukraine over the weekend.
The bill passed by the Senate provides significantly
more aid than what was asked for by President Biden.
Its focus is almost equally divided on both weapons and humanitarian aid.
The humanitarian aid includes funding to
assist the Ukrainian government.
as well as support for refugees in the form of training, housing and trauma services
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Elon Musk might be on the fence about Twitter, but he knows exactly where he stands politically ... he's going full Republican. The world's richest man says he's.. TMZ.com
Increase in US COVID Rates , Prompts Health Officials
to Urge Mask-Wearing, in Some Areas.
Federal health officials presented an assessment from the White House on May 18.
Speaking were Dr. Ashish Jha, the
White House COVID response coordinator, .
and Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
We urge local leaders to encourage the use of prevention strategies like masking in public indoor settings.., Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, CDC Director,
via 'The New York Times'.
... and increasing access to testing and treatment
for individuals, Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, CDC Director,
via 'The New York Times'.
The COVID briefing was the first to be conducted from the White House in six weeks.
According to federal data, hospital admissions related to COVID have increased by 20 percent over the past week.
The Northeastern U.S. has experienced the most dramatic increase in cases.
Dr. Jha urged Congress to approve additional COVID aid to address the rising cases and a potential wave in the fall.
Experts weighed in, stating that now is a good time
to reimplement prevention measures.
We’re seeing rising cases and hospitalizations and testing positivity rates; now is not the time to end these flexibilities that allow great access to care, Ashley Thompson, American Hospital Association, via 'The New York Times'.
We are not out of the woods yet, Ashley Thompson, American Hospital
Association, via 'The New York Times'.
We could be entering a period where we have an increased number of cases but a substantially decreased severity of illness, Dr. Michael T. Osterholm, University of Minnesota,
via 'The New York Times'.
... so that we see fewer hospitalizations and many
fewer deaths, Dr. Michael T. Osterholm, University of Minnesota,
via 'The New York Times'
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