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highplainsdem

(54,499 posts)
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 02:53 PM Dec 20

Seth Abramson says CNN just reported that Trump aides are calling journalists to insist Musk follows Trump's orders

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Seth Abramson
‪@sethabramson.bsky.social‬

CNN confirmed on-air just now that top Trump aides are furiously calling journalists to insist that Elon Musk has been following the orders of Trump rather than the other way around. As predicted, Trump is horrified and enraged at the idea that Musk is now seen as the President of the United States.

December 20, 2024 at 1:32 PM


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Seth Abramson says CNN just reported that Trump aides are calling journalists to insist Musk follows Trump's orders (Original Post) highplainsdem Dec 20 OP
Hahahahahahahahaha claudette Dec 20 #1
hahahahahahahahaha rurallib Dec 20 #34
hahahahahahahahaha TheBlackAdder Dec 21 #127
Whatever you say President Chump. Solly Mack Dec 20 #2
That's Vice-President Chump. Swede Dec 20 #37
or just plain Chump. Solly Mack Dec 20 #39
I'm pretty sure it's First Gentleman. Chellee Dec 20 #43
Except EndlessWire Dec 20 #92
And he's certainly NO gentleman! calimary Dec 20 #113
Don't forget the "Thumb's up" horseshit... PCIntern Dec 21 #118
We finally have split the duties! not fooled Dec 21 #123
Bet Rebl2 Dec 20 #63
He's getting something out of it. Just a case of the abuse not outweighing the gain. Solly Mack Dec 20 #99
I figure Rebl2 Dec 21 #122
Could be. He has the machinery, as it were, in place to find out all kinds of things about people. Solly Mack Dec 21 #124
Hahahahaha! Ocelot II Dec 20 #3
You're 100% correct KS Toronado Dec 21 #120
Ha ha he must has seen that Lincoln Project video highlighting President muskrat! kimbutgar Dec 20 #4
DOGE is headed by what, a South African illegal immigrant with dual citizenship and an Anchor Baby? TheBlackAdder Dec 21 #128
Sorry Trumpski, that would be Fake News. The Real News is you're second banana! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Dec 20 #5
fourth banana lapfog_1 Dec 20 #35
Fight....... Lovie777 Dec 20 #6
en garde! sheshe2 Dec 20 #44
The Chickenshit Caucus flexes its wings BOSSHOG Dec 20 #7
ELON MUSK IS NOT IN CHARGE SO STOP SAYING THAT!!! dgauss Dec 20 #8
Gotta love this one: Ocelot II Dec 20 #9
Trump's hands are too big... Obvious fake! dchill Dec 20 #33
lol, the thin skinned marmalade shartcannon is so easily baited Brother Buzz Dec 20 #10
*snort* MissB Dec 20 #11
"I did not have Brown Nose with that a-hole, Mr. Billionaire Bro" - The Felon (R) BoRaGard Dec 20 #12
And he gets TWO scoops of ice cream for dessert vs. Musk's one newdeal2 Dec 20 #13
trump is Musk's intern...........nt DoBW Dec 20 #14
You mean like a "Celebrity Apprentice"? emulatorloo Dec 20 #85
that works ....nt DoBW Dec 20 #88
As I posted earlier. This idea clearly got inside the compound underpants Dec 20 #15
Aww, 2 little magettes are hurt. Boomerproud Dec 20 #100
President Elump. Sogo Dec 20 #16
👍 claudette Dec 20 #38
Seen both Trusk and Mump Maeve Dec 20 #41
"America has come down with a case of the Mump" sounds about right. Xavier Breath Dec 21 #131
Musk to Trump: "Your name is Reek." Efilroft Sul Dec 20 #17
HaHaHa... Bird Lady Dec 20 #23
Both should look out for fifth story windows. debm55 Dec 20 #18
The game us on. This might get good. nt leftyladyfrommo Dec 20 #19
Never underestimate how thin Donnie's skin can actually be. It literally takes nothing. Noel Kums Dec 20 #20
Oh goody goody goody... it's starting! Marie Marie Dec 20 #21
good! Bird Lady Dec 20 #22
"Our prize fighting chicken has gotten out of the cage, and we can't catch him!!1!" Scrivener7 Dec 20 #24
Nobody believes Dump is calling the shots. eShirl Dec 20 #25
Over and over and over again. keep saying this. travelingthrulife Dec 20 #91
Dump is too stupid to figure out how an umbrella works, let alone make up policy. Diamond_Dog Dec 20 #102
My billions are bigger than.. reACTIONary Dec 20 #26
Fk DonOLD. n/t iluvtennis Dec 20 #27
There are lots of "old" people in this country, blue neen Dec 20 #60
This is my retort to trump calling Biden old...nothing more. My apologies to anyone offended as this is only intended iluvtennis Dec 20 #66
I gotcha. blue neen Dec 20 #72
I'm 81...no5 offended at all. HUAJIAO Dec 20 #101
Wow! Just Wow! You know you've lost it when you have your people telling the press the opposite Ford_Prefect Dec 20 #28
Aww, poor snowflake. Dave Bowman Dec 20 #29
I have an idea GusBob Dec 20 #30
I've been saying that on here for days! Dem2theMax Dec 20 #69
FYI. Postcards go through security faster. CrispyQ Dec 20 #103
All of which serves to make the idea that Musk is in control... dchill Dec 20 #31
This reeks of a child sdfernando Dec 20 #32
roflmao.... spudspud Dec 20 #36
"...Musk is now seen as the President of the United States." dchill Dec 20 #40
It's silly season. City Lights Dec 20 #42
Nah Aviation Pro Dec 20 #45
"There can be only one" Highlander 1986 IA8IT Dec 20 #46
lol CatWoman Dec 20 #47
I love this for them. BadgerMom Dec 20 #50
Okay, how about "co-president" Trump? Make it the Musk/Trump co-presidency. justhanginon Dec 20 #55
I'm sure they are. Demobrat Dec 20 #48
Prove it, Trump. Send Leon packing or you answer to him. BadgerMom Dec 20 #49
LOL! Why would anyone believe this pathetic attempt at damage control? Elon is (unfortunately) the richest man in the Karasu Dec 20 #51
Somebody's having a hissy fit. Irish_Dem Dec 20 #52
Donald tRump has 'hand' Blue Owl Dec 20 #53
"You're gonna need it!" Pinback Dec 20 #62
whaa. hem AllaN01Bear Dec 20 #54
LOL Trump is such a pathetic loser! SunSeeker Dec 20 #56
hahaha oldtime dfl_er Dec 20 #57
I hear rumbling in the distance.... spanone Dec 20 #58
Ha Figarosmom Dec 20 #59
So laughable 😐 Rebl2 Dec 20 #61
Did they clear the calls with Eloon first? Sneederbunk Dec 20 #64
Only one question here. Aussie105 Dec 20 #65
Hahahahahahahaha. The ego has landed! Dem2theMax Dec 20 #67
Has someone started a clock to bet on how long Leon lasts? wryter2000 Dec 20 #68
It's Clearly Working!!! EVERYBODY needs to keep it up!!! President Musk!!! VP Trump!!! Wiz Imp Dec 20 #70
Seems strange to me. Why would his aids embarrass Trump like that using the "Fake News" orgs Bengus81 Dec 20 #71
lolol ... what a cluster. nt TBF Dec 20 #73
I guess I misunderstood state of stupid Dec 20 #74
Keep at it everyone. kacekwl Dec 20 #75
Ho. Ho. Ho. Hekate Dec 20 #76
It is driving him crazy doc03 Dec 20 #77
Yay! pandr32 Dec 20 #78
Since it's a fascist oligarchy they want, it's just reasonable that defacto7 Dec 20 #79
+1000 Karasu Dec 20 #87
This message was self-deleted by its author ailsagirl Dec 20 #80
Donnie's already losing control of the narrative Blue_Tires Dec 20 #81
I mean, we didn't actually lose the first time. We won the only metric that should matter. Ain't our fault someting as Karasu Dec 21 #117
why should we believe CNN on this? vapor2 Dec 20 #82
You bet'hum Red Ryder. chuckle chuckle republianmushroom Dec 20 #83
That didn't take long. Ohioboy Dec 20 #84
This is highly entertaining! Aussie105 Dec 20 #86
TIme to turn them agaisnt each other azureblue Dec 20 #89
The devil owns you blue blues Dec 20 #90
Donald J. Cuck Drum Dec 20 #93
Ow, Boo Hoo. Is the baby throwing a tantrum? Fla Dem Dec 20 #94
"Mommy! Mommy! Loony Skum has been cheating at Simon sez!" struggle4progress Dec 20 #95
Perfect!!! Keep up calling him President Musk relayerbob Dec 20 #96
President Musk blueseas Dec 20 #97
Yup! Eloon Muskrat bought the Presidency. BlueKota Dec 20 #107
Maybe they'll call me. Nah. dobleremolque Dec 20 #98
The Streisand Effect: President Musk Edition Ruby the Liberal Dec 20 #104
It's working 🤣🤣🤣🤣 BlueKota Dec 20 #105
Trump is being cucked by President-elect Leon before he even gets sworn in. LudwigPastorius Dec 20 #106
No he don't Donald...you are his itch, that crab, Bluethroughu Dec 20 #108
President Muskrat Wormtongue is working Blue Full Moon Dec 20 #109
And don't fall call Leon President Musk! Hassler Dec 20 #110
Repeat after me : "president musk" Klarkashton Dec 20 #111
Awwwwww... did mean ol' Elon just hurt poor widdle Donald's poor widdle feewings? calimary Dec 20 #112
Ahhh, that gave me a good chuckle. n/t NH Ethylene Dec 21 #114
Musk is following Trump's odors! usonian Dec 21 #115
Feeling inadequate Donny? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 21 #116
BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Musk following Trump's orders!!! HAHAHAHA!!!! COL Mustard Dec 21 #119
I guess the adoption of the phrase "President Musk" by people all over the internet, news, and other media is having Martin68 Dec 21 #121
Should we start a betting pool on when MontanaMama Dec 21 #125
This should be the message to the incoming president, short and sweet; D. Spaulding Dec 21 #126
Gonna be fun to watch the Narcissit Cage Fight, but that's just the lead-in event. Attilatheblond Dec 21 #129
Like Musk Follows Orders ProfessorGAC Dec 21 #130
What a shit show! ecstatic Dec 21 #132

Chellee

(2,236 posts)
43. I'm pretty sure it's First Gentleman.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:26 PM
Dec 20

President Musk
Vice President Vance
FGOTUS Trump

Trump has even fewer duties than any previous FLOTUS (excepting Melania, she didn't do much). I think he's mostly just supposed to show up at ribbon cuttings and smile.

not fooled

(6,168 posts)
123. We finally have split the duties!
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 12:01 PM
Dec 21

The ceremonial figurehead and the actual president! Dumbass Burger King Donnie can swagger around in public and focus on his revenge agenda while President Musk runs the government.

Who voted for this? No one? Oopsie!

Solly Mack

(94,297 posts)
99. He's getting something out of it. Just a case of the abuse not outweighing the gain.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 09:20 PM
Dec 20

Still, he is a Chump.

Solly Mack

(94,297 posts)
124. Could be. He has the machinery, as it were, in place to find out all kinds of things about people.
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 12:03 PM
Dec 21

Ocelot II

(123,421 posts)
3. Hahahahaha!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 02:55 PM
Dec 20

Musk is following Trump's orders because Musk planted the "orders" in Trump's empty skull in the first place.

kimbutgar

(24,423 posts)
4. Ha ha he must has seen that Lincoln Project video highlighting President muskrat!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 02:56 PM
Dec 20

We need to keep up the President Muskrat going forward instead of drumpt. Or Muskdrumpt administration.

TheBlackAdder

(29,332 posts)
128. DOGE is headed by what, a South African illegal immigrant with dual citizenship and an Anchor Baby?
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 12:56 PM
Dec 21
5. Sorry Trumpski, that would be Fake News. The Real News is you're second banana!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 03:03 PM
Dec 20

And if JD has his way, you will be 3rd banana!

BOSSHOG

(41,325 posts)
7. The Chickenshit Caucus flexes its wings
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 03:05 PM
Dec 20

I don’t ever remember my Dad telling my Mom to discipline me.

Special Assistant to President Musk is having a tough day. Somebody get him a Mic to fellate.

Regardless of who is giving the orders, they are wrong and damaging to our country on purpose.

dgauss

(1,264 posts)
8. ELON MUSK IS NOT IN CHARGE SO STOP SAYING THAT!!!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 03:05 PM
Dec 20

Last edited Fri Dec 20, 2024, 08:00 PM - Edit history (1)

(probably not clear but just channelling some Bob Boudelang there...)

 

Noel Kums

(90 posts)
20. Never underestimate how thin Donnie's skin can actually be. It literally takes nothing.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 03:54 PM
Dec 20

The best news I've seen all day.

Marie Marie

(10,096 posts)
21. Oh goody goody goody... it's starting!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 03:58 PM
Dec 20

When those two massive egos finally collide, it will make THE Big Bang seem like a kitten fart.

Diamond_Dog

(36,136 posts)
102. Dump is too stupid to figure out how an umbrella works, let alone make up policy.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 09:50 PM
Dec 20

Eloon is calling the shots, obviously. People can see it for what it is, now. Donnie gonna be mad! Makes him look weak! I love it! Our side should keep pushing this narrative!

reACTIONary

(6,321 posts)
26. My billions are bigger than..
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:14 PM
Dec 20

.... Your billions. My social network is bigger than your social network.

blue neen

(12,440 posts)
60. There are lots of "old" people in this country,
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:06 PM
Dec 20

Last edited Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:38 PM - Edit history (1)

I don't know what your definition of "old" is, but many don't deserve to be lumped in a category with Trump.

iluvtennis

(21,078 posts)
66. This is my retort to trump calling Biden old...nothing more. My apologies to anyone offended as this is only intended
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:16 PM
Dec 20

for one individual and that is DonOLD trump. It does not apply to the general population of senior citizens/elders who I highly respect.

Ford_Prefect

(8,279 posts)
28. Wow! Just Wow! You know you've lost it when you have your people telling the press the opposite
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:16 PM
Dec 20

of what anyone can see with their own eyes! The man behind the curtain IS indeed running the show.

The gang who can't shoot straight strikes once again.

GusBob

(7,759 posts)
30. I have an idea
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:16 PM
Dec 20

A letter writing campaign to the white house

Address letters to " President of the US" begin letters with "Dr President Musk,
Congratulations on your election as President of this country...yada yada yada"

Or Address to "President Elon Musk" at WH address

Dem2theMax

(10,607 posts)
69. I've been saying that on here for days!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:27 PM
Dec 20

Not just letters to the White House. Also, emails and phone calls! Everything addressed to President Musk.

dchill

(41,505 posts)
31. All of which serves to make the idea that Musk is in control...
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:17 PM
Dec 20

...all the more likely. "Trump aides" are their own irony.

spudspud

(581 posts)
36. roflmao....
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:20 PM
Dec 20

The schoolyard equivalent of "Hey, I heard Elon wears diapers and has cooties. Trump rules. Pass it on."

Karasu

(668 posts)
51. LOL! Why would anyone believe this pathetic attempt at damage control? Elon is (unfortunately) the richest man in the
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 04:41 PM
Dec 20

world. Trump is a mentally incompetent, broke crook who is indebted to every wealthy fascist and their grandmother. We all know who wears the pants here.

Even fucking Republicans know the truth. After all, money is the only thing that matters in their world. They just can't afford to fucking admit it.

Aussie105

(6,821 posts)
65. Only one question here.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:15 PM
Dec 20

When Donald puts the hard word on Elon to back down a bit and stop stealing Trump's limelight, will Elon totally lose it and come out with some really juicy Afrikaans swear words?

There are some good ones out there, if you care to Google!

This bromance isn't going to last, is it?
One of them has to be seen to be in charge. The White House Oval Office isn't big enough for two planet sized egos.

Dem2theMax

(10,607 posts)
67. Hahahahahahahaha. The ego has landed!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:22 PM
Dec 20


Which means, we need to double down.

Oh, PRESIDENT MUSK, I have a question for you.

"Who is that guy with the orange skin and horrible comb over who keeps following you around?"

Bengus81

(8,227 posts)
71. Seems strange to me. Why would his aids embarrass Trump like that using the "Fake News" orgs
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:36 PM
Dec 20

instead of handling it internally?? Hope no one is being played.

state of stupid

(119 posts)
74. I guess I misunderstood
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:47 PM
Dec 20

I thought it was a monarchy. So it would be:
King Elon
Chancellor Ramaswamy
Gentleman of the Bedchamber Vance
Groom of the Stool Trump

Thanks for bringing it to my attention. In the future as shall endeavor to be more informed.

defacto7

(13,872 posts)
79. Since it's a fascist oligarchy they want, it's just reasonable that
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 06:38 PM
Dec 20

the presidency goes to Musk. He has more money.

Response to highplainsdem (Original post)

 

Blue_Tires

(57,596 posts)
81. Donnie's already losing control of the narrative
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 07:06 PM
Dec 20

HOW IN FUCK'S NAME DID WE EVER LOSE (TWICE!) TO A BUNCH OF INCOMPETENT BRAIN-DEAD FUCKWITS?

Karasu

(668 posts)
117. I mean, we didn't actually lose the first time. We won the only metric that should matter. Ain't our fault someting as
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 05:44 AM
Dec 21

mind-numbingly fucking stupid as the electoral college still exists.

Aussie105

(6,821 posts)
86. This is highly entertaining!
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 07:39 PM
Dec 20

House of cards, bombs not needed to bring this structure down.

Can someone in the GOP who is competent and capable rise to the surface of the swamp and sort this mess out?
No?
Too much to ask of the GOP, I guess.

azureblue

(2,359 posts)
89. TIme to turn them agaisnt each other
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 07:45 PM
Dec 20

Go on X and complement Elon about his wise decisions in the face of adversity. Make a subtle comment about how you think Trump can't do the job.
Then post to Trump that Elon is trying to take his job away from him, and he can't let that second rate nobody do that.

blueseas

(11,691 posts)
97. President Musk
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 08:36 PM
Dec 20

Will be upset since he spent all that money. He needs to see what his money can do.

BlueKota

(3,949 posts)
107. Yup! Eloon Muskrat bought the Presidency.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 10:12 PM
Dec 20

It's the tsf's own fault that he believed it when the Muskrat said it was a gift for him. Don the con got conned. Now tote that barge and lift that bale for Eloon your King, Courtier Donny.

Bluethroughu

(6,985 posts)
108. No he don't Donald...you are his itch, that crab,
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 10:30 PM
Dec 20

He'd love to scratch away.

Elunatic owns you and the Republican party, that vote yesterday proved it.

calimary

(85,306 posts)
112. Awwwwww... did mean ol' Elon just hurt poor widdle Donald's poor widdle feewings?
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 11:19 PM
Dec 20

EXCELLENT!!!

Sometimes Christmas really does come early!

usonian

(16,274 posts)
115. Musk is following Trump's odors!
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 01:25 AM
Dec 21

And Trump is following Musk's orders.


"Did ya get my cheese whiz, boy"

"Or are you wearing it?"

COL Mustard

(7,237 posts)
119. BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Musk following Trump's orders!!! HAHAHAHA!!!!
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 06:31 AM
Dec 21

That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all year! You’re killing it!!!

Martin68

(25,072 posts)
121. I guess the adoption of the phrase "President Musk" by people all over the internet, news, and other media is having
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 09:52 AM
Dec 21

an effect. I thought this might happen both because Trump is wants to appear to be the powerful boss always fully in charge, and his aides, who are being undermined by Musks perceived authority. There's really only room for one at the top.

D. Spaulding

(147 posts)
126. This should be the message to the incoming president, short and sweet;
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 12:46 PM
Dec 21

"Hey Trump, shut the Musk up!!!"

Attilatheblond

(5,302 posts)
129. Gonna be fun to watch the Narcissit Cage Fight, but that's just the lead-in event.
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 12:59 PM
Dec 21

Saving my for when it is settled and then Elon and Thiel grapple for the trophy, AKA the USA.

ProfessorGAC

(71,756 posts)
130. Like Musk Follows Orders
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 01:03 PM
Dec 21

Even it wasn't "what's his name" giving the orders, Musk doesn't seem the type to take orders.
From anybody.

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