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I'm a Federal Worker. Elon Musk's Government Data Heist Is the Entire Ballgame.

I'm a Federal Worker. Elon Musk's Government Data Heist Is the Entire Ballgame.


Published on 2025-02-03 14:00:32 - Slate
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The article from Slate discusses Elon Musk's controversial stance on U.S. foreign aid, particularly his suggestion that the U.S. should redirect funds from international aid to domestic issues like Social Security. Musk's comments were made in the context of a potential data heist involving Trump, where he criticized the allocation of taxpayer money. The piece explores the implications of Musk's proposal, questioning the feasibility and ethics of such a reallocation, especially given the complexities of foreign aid and its geopolitical significance. It also touches on Musk's influence in political discussions, his past interactions with Trump, and how his views might resonate with or influence public and policy debates on government spending priorities.

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[ https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/02/elon-musk-us-aid-social-security-data-heist-trump.html ]
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