Now Musk Is Boosting Claims the Wisconsin Election Was ‘Stolen’
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After initially downplaying the vote’s importance, the world’s richest man was quick to promote accusations of electoral fraud.

Summary

Elon Musk, after spending $21 million backing conservative Brad Schimel in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, amplified election fraud claims following Schimel’s loss to liberal judge Susan Crawford.

Musk boosted a post by Alex Jones featuring Roger Stone, who alleged mail-in vote fraud. Schimel rejected the claims, urging supporters to accept the results.

Musk pivoted to highlighting a voter ID ballot measure, though Wisconsin already requires ID. Critics see his reaction as echoing Trump-era denialism.

Despite GOP pressure, Schimel’s concession stood out for its rare break from MAGA conspiracy rhetoric.

  • griefreeze@lemmy.world
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    19 hours ago

    Thanks for sharing! If those are really important to you, you’re in a bit of a pickle that I don’t envy.

    • alkbch@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      9 hours ago

      Many people, especially on Lemmy, pretend to live extremely virtuously. The reality is we each make some compromises in our lives.

        • alkbch@lemmy.mlEnglish
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          8 hours ago

          No, I didn’t think you were passing judgement, and I appreciate your balanced take. I was referring to other people.