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Musk Pledges Millions to Trump & Continued Secret Service Fallout | Afternoon Update | 7.16.24

Jul 16, 2024
07:18
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Elon Musk's donation to Trump, Biden's nomination, and a foiled assassination attempt discussed. Also, updates on Ukraine martial law, Disney hack, NYC congestion fee, and Tenacious D tour cancellation.
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  • Elon Musk's $200 million support for Trump signifies a political shift after an assassination attempt.
  • Ukraine's political turmoil persists as Zelensky wields martial law powers, sidelining parliament and facing fragmentation.

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Elon Musk's Support for Trump's Presidential Run

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has pledged to donate $45 million monthly to a political action committee supporting Donald Trump's presidential campaign, totaling nearly $200 million. This move marks a significant shift in Musk's political stance, having previously not supported Trump in the 2016 and 2020 elections. His endorsement of Trump came in response to an assassination attempt on the former president, demonstrating a change in his political outlook.

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