Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 2/27/25: Tesla $400 Million Coverup, Saagar Rips Trump 'Gold Cards', Near Plane Crash, Tapper Gaslights On Biden Age Coverup, Bezos Bans Anti-Oligarch Speech
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Feb 27, 2025 Recent revelations about a $400 million coverup by Tesla spark debates on corporate ethics. Saagar sharply critiques Trump's proposed 'gold card' plan, calling it problematic. A terrifying near-miss incident in aviation raises alarms about air safety. The discussion also sheds light on media gaslighting regarding Biden's cognitive abilities. Bezos faces backlash for banning anti-oligarch sentiments at a major publication, emphasizing the influence of wealth on media narratives and public discourse.
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Tesla Sales Drop
- Tesla sales dropped significantly in Europe, possibly due to Elon Musk's political stances.
- Sales in Germany, where Musk intervened politically, are down 63%.
Elon and Government Subsidies
- Tesla previously benefited from government subsidies and loans, which helped them succeed.
- Now, Musk wants to eliminate EV tax credits, potentially to hinder competitors.
Armored Tesla Contract
- A State Department contract for armored Teslas increased from $483,000 to $400 million after Trump's election.
- This raises concerns about potential self-dealing and misuse of taxpayer money.
