The Rubin Report

Watch Joe Rogan's Face as Elon Musk Exposes How Dems Are Cheating in Plain Sight

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Nov 3, 2025
Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, joins Joe Rogan, renowned comedian and podcast host, to discuss the implications of California's Prop 50. Musk reveals how census counting could affect congressional representation and why immigration policies play a crucial role in political strategy. He argues that the Democratic Party's tactics, including leveraging noncitizens and extending government shutdowns, are simply a way to gain electoral advantages. They also touch on immigration’s impact on welfare programs and the broader political narrative.
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How Census Counts Affect Political Power

  • Census apportionment counts persons, not citizens, so population increases (including undocumented people) can shift congressional seats and Electoral College votes.
  • Elon Musk and Dave Rubin argue that importing noncitizens before the 2030 census could politically advantage Democratic states like California and New York.
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Benefit Programs As A Political Magnet

  • Rubin and Musk claim Democrats use government benefits as a 'magnet' to attract and retain noncitizen residents to boost future political representation.
  • They connect this to the ongoing government shutdown, arguing Democrats resist ending it to preserve those incentives.
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Prop 50's Temporary Power Grab

  • Prop 50 would temporarily hand congressional map power to California's legislature for three cycles, bypassing the independent commission.
  • Rubin warns that 'temporary' government measures often become permanent, citing Milton Friedman's maxim.
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