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Summary

Elon Musk is facing criticism for targeting Ashley Thomas, a federal climate official, by reposting a right-wing troll’s comment labeling her job as a “fake job.”

Musk’s actions, reminiscent of his past harassment of ex-Twitter employee Yoel Roth, prompted concerns about the safety of federal employees.

This comes as Musk prepares to co-lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to cut $1 trillion from the federal budget, potentially outsourcing roles to private companies.

Critics argue Musk’s tactics intimidate public servants while benefiting billionaire-owned businesses.

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[–] Sinkbath 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I would say he is more a Mysterio than a Lex Luther.

[–] MrJameGumb@lemmy.world 20 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Lately he seems more like Bizzaro to me. He has more power than anyone but he comes across as a dumb meathead now who thinks doing bad things is good so he wants to beat up all the heroes

[–] IphtashuFitz@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Captain Chaos and General Disarray, in actual positions of power.

[–] cmbabul@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] jaybone@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

In the future Professor Chaos is a cryptobro, so this all makes sense.

[–] GladiusB@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The hard part is that he speaks better than most of the dumbasses. So he's the smart dumbass.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

...have you ever actually seen Elon Musk speak? 😄

[–] GladiusB@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Of course! I'm not his target audience.