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A Litany of Lies

Elon Musk's Interview with Donald Trump on X was a Hotbed of Misinformation

Last night’s interview between former President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk on Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has attracted serious criticism. The two-hour conversation, which reportedly reached an audience of up to 84 million viewers, has been criticized for potentially spreading misinformation and unsubstantiated claims.

Key Points of Contention:

  • Immigration Claims: Trump's assertion that 20 million people have entered the country illegally was challenged as unsupported by available data.

  • Foreign Policy: Trump's claim that conflicts like Russia's invasion of Ukraine wouldn't have happened under his presidency was questioned, with critics suggesting that his approach might have had negative consequences for global democracy.

  • Education: Trump proposed closing the Department of Education and moving control back to individual states, a suggestion that was met with skepticism about its potential effectiveness.

  • October 7th Attack: Trump made a controversial claim s…

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