Staff ReportsA top official at the Federal Election Commission is calling out the Department of Justice for what appears to be a politically motivated attack on Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. FEC Chairman Sean Cooksey fired off a letter to DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz, accusing the department of violating federal policies and taking aim at those who might support President Trump ahead of the 2024 election.
Cooksey’s letter emphasizes that the DOJ’s warning to Musk’s America PAC, which occurred just weeks before the election, was an overt attempt to intimidate private citizens who dare to back the former president. The chairman argues that this move represents a broader strategy by the Biden administration to interfere with the electoral process and suppress pro-Trump initiatives. He is calling for an investigation into the DOJ’s actions, demanding accountability for those involved in what he calls blatant violations of federal law.
Musk now has his hands on US govt
Federal employees have to disclose their assets to ward off any potential conflicts of interest, and to divest significant holdings which counter their work
Musk will NOT be a formal worker so won't face those ethical limitations.
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— Carol Vorderman (@carolvorders) November 13, 2024
In a classic display of governmental overreach, the DOJ sent a letter to Musk indicating that the $1 million giveaway proposed for voters who signed a petition supporting constitutional freedom might not align with campaign finance laws. Although Musk contended that there were no strings attached regarding party registration or voting intentions in the upcoming elections, critics on the left did not miss a beat, characterizing his activities as undermining democracy itself. Funny how “democracy” seems to be a buzzword tossed around by those unable to defend their own policies.
Cooksey, with a sharp-tongued comparison, likened the DOJ’s actions to the notorious Watergate scandal, suggesting that Biden’s henchmen in the department are conniving to shut down independent campaigns beneficial to Trump in critical swing states. The so-called guardians of justice are seemingly taking their cues from a playbook that prioritizes political advantage over lawful conduct. It’s a sobering reminder that in Washington, the rule of law is often a negotiable concept.
Further complicating matters, Cooksey pointed out that the DOJ’s Public Integrity Section allegedly leaked the warning letter to the New York Times, an act that violates the department’s media guidelines. Apparently, transparency only applies when it suits the political agenda of those in power. As political theater unfolds, one has to wonder if the DOJ is busy writing its own script instead of upholding the law impartially.
Musk, once a steadfast Democrat, has increasingly shifted towards the Republican side, especially since endorsing Trump after the first attempt on his life. He’s set to play a crucial role in the incoming Trump administration, leading efforts to cut government waste and streamline federal agencies. While Democrats scramble to label his initiatives as problematic, it seems Musk is driven by a desire to maximize efficiency in a government bogged down by bureaucracy—a refreshing concept that seems to leave the left sweating bullets.
