Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, and Antonio Gracia, a Social Security advocate, dive into a whirlwind of critical topics. Musk warns against gerrymandering in Wisconsin and reveals his initiative, DOGE, to cut government waste and fraud. They discuss the urgency of voter engagement, the challenges of bias in AI, and the potential for personalized education through AI tutors. Gracia highlights corruption in Social Security, shedding light on non-citizen fraud, and both push for greater transparency in federal spending.
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Local Judicial Races Have National Stakes
Musk frames the Wisconsin Supreme Court race as pivotal for who controls the U.S. House and national policy.
He warns activist redistricting could flip House control and derail federal reforms.
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Activate Local Block Captains Now
Sign up as a block captain and knock on doors to raise awareness for the April election and voter ID amendment.
Take a photo with a Judge Schimel sign and submit it to get a $20 incentive and boost turnout.
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AI Mirrors Its Creators' Biases
Musk says AI reflects its creators' values, so design matters for bias and truth-seeking.
He positions Grok as intended to be a maximally truth-seeking AI even if truth is unpopular.
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Opening Remarks & Political Stakes Musk begins with remarks about protecting Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, warning of political gerrymandering, and emphasizing the importance of the U.S. House majority. He links judicial decisions to major political outcomes.Government Waste & Fraud (DOGE Initiative) He launches the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), aimed at reducing waste and fraud in federal spending. Musk suggests up to 80% of waste and 20% fraud across the government and promises transparency.
Get-Out-The-Vote Efforts & Incentives Musk announces a “block captain program” offering $20 for those who take a photo with a sign of Judge Schimel and encourage neighbors to vote, aiming to increase awareness for the upcoming judicial and voter ID measures. He highlights betting market odds showing a low chance of success without such efforts.AI & Truth Musk discusses bias in AI and his vision for "Grok" to be a truth-seeking AI, pushing back against media and ideological biases.Education, Personal Finance & Public Services Musk envisions personalized AI tutors to support student learning and criticizes excessive administrative costs in education. He also discusses the Federal Reserve and national debt, warning of rising interest payments exceeding defense budgets.Corruption and Immigration Truancy Musk and Antonio Gracias expose systemic issues in Social Security and federal benefits—reporting millions of non-citizens receiving benefits fraudulently, including 1.3 million on Medicaid. They discuss human trafficking routes, voting irregularities, and the exploitation of loopholes in asylum and ID processes.Ethics, Transparency & Small Government Musk emphasizes principles for the DOGE initiative: truth, transparency, speed, and efficiency. He advocates for a minimal government structure similar to the early U.S. model.Closing Prayer & Reflection The town hall concludes with an emotional prayer from a local pastor, seeking protection and justice for Musk and those pursuing reform efforts.
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