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BumRushDaShow

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Mon Oct 14, 2024, 02:49 AM Oct 14

Trump's niece says Musk now 'owns' ex-president: 'He's always been up for sale'

Source: The Independent

10 hours ago


Donald Trump’s estranged niece is accusing the former president of having a “new owner” because of his increasingly close relationship with tech billionaire Elon Musk. “Donald Trump has always been for sale,” Mary Trump wrote in a Substack post on Saturday.

“Given this decades-long pattern, it’s not surprising that the world’s richest fascist, South African jumping bean Elon Musk, would also be interested in purchasing a few shares in a man who is willing to sell whatever he can get his hands on —whether it’s steaks or American national security — because he values money more than anything,” she added.

For Musk, Mary Trump argued, the support is “a safe bet because he knows, if Donald is elected, he’ll do anything Musk wants him to do.” The Independent has contacted Musk and Trump for comment.

Musk, who reportedly initially wanted to endorse Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 election, has devoted considerable time and attention to supporting the Trump campaign of late.

Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-elon-musk-mary-b2628586.html

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Trump's niece says Musk now 'owns' ex-president: 'He's always been up for sale' (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Oct 14 OP
Trump wants Musk's money; Musk want's Trump's power. EmmaLee E Oct 14 #1
You nailed it, anything for money, what ever it takes for power. republianmushroom Oct 14 #2
I can't wait to see who stiffs who Marthe48 Oct 14 #3
EXACTLY!! bluestarone Oct 14 #4
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