Networks Target Musk Amid Wisconsin Election Loss
Major broadcast networks have intensified their scrutiny of Elon Musk following his candidate’s defeat in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
In a recent turn of events, Elon Musk faced significant criticism from major broadcast networks after his supported candidate lost by 10 points in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, marking it as the most expensive court election in history. Networks like ABC, CBS, and NBC, which have historically been critical of Republican efforts, have now turned their focus on Musk, particularly highlighting his involvement in the election and his broader efforts with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Despite Musk’s efforts to reform government operations, as discussed in an interview with Fox News, the mainstream media largely ignored these initiatives. Instead, they emphasized Musk’s electoral setback and the protests against Tesla, his electric vehicle company, which have seen acts of vandalism and a significant drop in stock value. Reports from CBS highlighted Tesla’s sales slump and the public’s reaction to Musk’s actions with DOGE.
The networks also covered Musk’s controversial move of handing out million-dollar checks in Wisconsin, which Democrats criticized as an attempt to buy influence in the election. This event was spun as a test of Musk’s political power and a reflection on President Trump’s second term, with little mention of the significant financial backing from liberal billionaires like George Soros and J.B. Pritzker.
Post-election, the media speculated about Musk’s future in the Trump administration, suggesting his time might be nearing an end. However, Musk, classified as a special government employee, indicated that his work with DOGE would conclude within his 130-day term, unaffected by the election results.
The coverage reflects a broader media narrative critical of Musk’s efforts to streamline government operations and his association with Trump’s administration, often overshadowing the substantive issues of government efficiency and reform.