Twitter owner and Chief Executive Elon Musk continued to antagonize his critics Sunday, drawing the ire of a powerful senator who sits on the Commerce committee.
“I’m asking for answers from @elonmusk who is putting profits over people and his debt over stopping disinformation. Twitter must explain how this happened and how to prevent it from happening again,” Markey said, attaching a letter to Musk asking for a response in writing by Nov. 25.“Perhaps it is because your real account sounds like a parody?” Musk said.
Markey is a member of the Senate’s Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, which has the power to investigate Musk and his companies, and oversees the Federal Trade Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Democrat Senator Ed Markey THREATENS a U.S. Citizen, Elon Musk, clearly messaging the Government is omnipotent, unassailable and above it’s own laws
Fixing dc and Ed should keep you busy, it's a perfect example of corruption and wasted tax dollars. Elon is doing just fine and I wish him much success. I joined twitter 2 weeks ago because Elon bought it.
Isn’t that socialism. And my we add, has congress ever fixed anything
Fix your congress or Elon will.
Why do 'hired officials' insist on not listening to us? Anyone ever wonder how badly this might end? The time is now guys and gals, it's ENOUGH, if we continue to allow this we really will be on our knees even worse than we are now in 10 years
One would think but be wrong that FTX is something they would be prioritizing but no, it's let's continue a fake smear campaign.
Sounds like something a tyrant would say.
Bark bigger than bite
I mean... pretty sure that is going to backfire horribly on congress if they try to just arbitrary go after twitter for no legal reason.
That would be the first time a Senator fixed a company!
Why
Stick it up your ass Ed
I think congress should focus their attention on what happened with FTX instead. Oh wait, they already know because they were in on it. 🤦🏻♂️
Fix what? I am totally confused and why is the gov so interested in elonmusk and the companies? This screams “they feel threatened” and maybe they’re scared because the stronger Elon gets the less they can f with people and manipulate! People are sick of gov!!
Hmm… doesn’t the threat make the corruption a little too obvious? Or has the American people become too dumb to even notice that we’re getting rammed in the *ss by our own government? Very well could be the latter.
Next will be Elizabeth warren!!!!!
Congress should go after Ed Markey
He’s on it Senator! Getting rid of dead waste and bringing back the Donald as we speak.
I will translate Sen Markey, its ok to have free speech as long as you lie out the left side of your face.
Who the hell does he think he is. How did he ever get elected?
Senator Markey is a fascist Mao and Stalin would be proud of. But at least he looks like Mr Burns.
Spoken like a true Communist. Do it as I want or I'll take it from you.
The Senator should try to get our government working instead of worrying about the private sector… Lord know they need a LOT of help.
So damn many things for Congress to TRY and fix, that NEED fixing... and they worry about some social MEDIA site. Hell.. fix the MASS media first why dont you... Biased editorials instead of news, 24/7
You have no right or authority to threaten Musk. You hypocrite.
Hmm Sen. Ed Markey, COMMUNIST agent revealed?
Fix congress or Elon will
Magical. (((Congress))) magically wasn't worried about fixing congress five minutes ago when Elon wasn't CEO.
Since when does congress get in the business of running companies. They have trouble running the government.
Sen. Markey should know there are bigger issues that need addressing than targeting Mr. Musk.
Well, after securing the border, eliminating homelessness, reducing violent crime and getting inflation back to 2%, the Dems have extra time on their hands to “fix” Twitter.
The government threatening Twitter is not a good look. Expect to see anti free speech politicians exert more pressure. They will fail.
Congress doesn't fix anything. They just spend money and build agencies to do their bidding.
Sen. Ed Markey, please fix congress or we’ll send Elon in to make the needed changes.
Ed is coveting Elon Musk because he can't get anyone to give him dark lobby money. Including elonmusk Ed is threatening Elon Musk here.
POV: When you have alot of problems, then you want to fix others problem... 🤔
elonmusk EdMarkey funny that a politician who has never run a company believes he knows how to fix one that isn't broken.
Congress saying they are going to fix his company. How very communist of them.
It's funny considering the exhausting list of shit they actually can fix ,that they sit on. malarkey...😊. elonmusk gave us back space capabilities, something both parties could never do. Imagine having to beg Putin for rocket use now
Now, that's funny Ed! What do you think he's doing.. Congress need to fix themselves. Nothing but partisan whining from both sides and investigations. Tax money at work? Did you get the desired response from your tweet? Elon's working on HIS new investment. No time for BS..
Why he didn't say that before Elon took over?
Yeah, Congress Has a great record at “fixing” companies.
Congress needs to focus on the trillions in our tax dollars that are missing from the Pentagon and leave Elon Musk alone. His accomplishments in electric vehicle and rocket design are historically unparalleled.
hmm. So Sen Markey thinks he is a little god now? clown
WoW! If marlarky doesn't deserve a ban who does. I find his statement very offensive.
Like they have fixed America 🙄🙄 Worst numbers ever and debt rising so fast you need a clock to keep up!!
SenMarkey and his Lib cohorts need to focus more on not front running/day trading companies impacted by their pork bills and less on private companies run with private $ ..whacky concept I know. Oh and thought we forgot about your SBF_FTX GRIFT ? elonmusk
The Washington post is owned by 2
You are a small small man, Markey
Oooh so scary. Musk please testify. They wont even inderstand 10% of what you say (and that is the smarter ones)
Nothing like weaponizing government. Welcome to the Communist States of America 🇺🇸
Can't even run a government but says he can do a better job at running your company!
elonmusk Like Congress could 'fix' anything. 🤣🤣🤣 And what is with the tyrannical impulses? Their first thought is always that the government will take it over.
Like Congress could fix anything right. Ignore the malarkey from Markey.
Congress can't fix a pot hole
The government can’t even fix their own elections…… oh, wait.
It's laughable to think Congress could fix any of Musk's companies. Fix yourself, Senator.
Seems that the deep state can't handle the truth.
Oh man elonmusk better watch out. The US government is going to help you “fix” your companies. That will be fun to watch…
Hey Ed. Fix your congress or the people will. Oh yes, they just did.
Congress and government cant fix shit…this is the most ridiculous statement this guy and anyone who supports him are high
Congress cant fix the most basic shit in the job theyre already supposed to do, how are they going to fix anything when they overstep their boundaries into something they know nothing about
But who will fix Congress
In other words, don’t you dare allow the public to hear news that we haven’t manipulated the narrative on, or we will destroy you
Screw markey commie
What happened to free enterprise? Think we fix Congress instead 🤔
Now we’re threatening private companies who aren’t 100% loyal to the regime BananaRepublic
Congressman acts like a dictator
Congress will fix it? LOL...sure..
Let it succeed or fail. We don’t want govt in our business
Has Congress fixed anything, Border, inflation, Gas prices, heating oil prices,China stealing our tech?
You guys realize if elonmusk starts endorsing candidates you're all out of a job right?
Congress hasn't ever fixed anything. Why pretend?
Ironic but not too likely. Dems no longer control Congress.
SenatorMarkey Congress can’t seem to fix anything. Why not fix WashingtonPost or the nytimes ? Because you like what they say? Grow up and stayinyourlane
Great Mahatma Gandhi brought British empire down in India by non violent, non cooperation movement. Don't advertise on Twitter, Don't buy Tesla, Don't launch on SpaceX. Consumers are well within right to do these.
Ooooo, Musk is stepping on politicians calluses😀
What a joke. Congress can't even fix congress.
Fix your companies 🤣🤣🤣 Start by fixing your government Mr. Markey
Atlas Shrugged
This is stuff China says to its businesses. 🇨🇳
Pot meet Kettle
The idea of Congress 'fixing' anything... Hmmm
Those in glass houses……
AmateurHour MuskyTwitterSUCKS
Like Congress ever really fixes anything lol
It looks like congress is going to Have to
Congress will….. 🤣you can’t even do your own job….let the richest self made man do his thing.
Sure the govt can help ha!
Frick’n Congress wouldn’t know broken if they tripped over it…Hey wait, Congress is broke, who will fix them? FTX?
What’s wrong with it? We The People Decide.🇺🇸
How totalitarian of him... SenMarkey
Fix congress or elonmusk will
Wait, what fixing needs to be done by congress and what authority to they have for 'fixes'? I am not a big fan of musk but congress is going to fix his companies, hard pass on that.
LMAOOOOOOO 😂😂😂
Baby killers go to hell
Congress can't fix shit
Fix what company? It is still working? You mean you are threatening him since Twitter will no longer be the Liberal gatekeeper.
Welcome to government tyranny.
Ed Markey needs to do his job and mess with law abiding people. What a clown of a senator to say such a thing. Pffff
You in the wrong political party bro 😂😂
Another unhinged autocratic liberal. No thanks.
What happened to free market enterprises….
The only thing that congress can 'fix' is elections.
Ban china investors from leaving country until twitter debt paid and solvent politico
Screw Congress
A senator who has no job is telling Musk what to do?!! Interesting!!
Government overreach at its finest. No wonder we’re are where we are…sad.
Sit down Ed, before you fall down and hurt yourself! It’s gonna be a good day in the lives of all Americans when you and your bro in law are to old to finance, or dare I say pay to play your way into office any longer. Bunch of crooks living on the backs of the tax payers I say.
Right. As if congress has a clue on how to fix anything. No credibility on that comment. Yet takes on a guy who has accomplished the impossible.
Just because he’s not pro dumbocrat that doesn’t give eddy the right to pick on the greatest entrepreneur that ever lived in the history of mankind. elonmusk
I wonder what the courts would have to say about that? This Senator is ridiculous.
Congress must be in need of more $$.
Ed Markey is full of Malarkey.
A politician offering to fix something 😬😂
Uh oh....
I think we need to fix Congress before Messing with social medias!
Sounds a lot like communism
Congress should fix runaway college tuitions first
WorryAboutFixingTheGovermentFirst
Hey Ed, you swamp rat… 37 years is long enough. TERM LIMITS! Period!
Bullshit…
Yes, it’s called communism and it’s awful
Sen Ed Markey should be sued and investigated for abuse of power and threats to civilians.
Tell Ed to shove it!
The arrogance of politicians! Not capable of building or running a business on elonmusk level but plenty able to run their mouth ⚡️⚡️
The CIA must investigate Musk’s activities in China. Xi Jinping can destroy Tesla - like what he did to Alibaba, Tencent & TikTok. elonmusk can’t say no to Xi Jinping.
So our Senators can threaten someone with investigations just because they have a personal Beef with someone? I call that an abuse of power.
What business owns attacks United States Senators on his own social media company? Tesla owner DOES Who's Irresponsible, Arrogant, Flippant and Ignorant of United Stares Congress's DUTIES for ALL Americans, under Sworn Oath GovernmentMakesLAWS Legislalate SocialMedia
…and thats why we are a republic with a constitution. If he wasn’t already following the law, he would be in jail.
There’s the commie government gen z voted for
Won’t be long before a flood of lawsuits hits Twitter for massive damage to branding and stock prices. Twitter will probably have to declare bankruptcy and Elon will have to sell at a loss, hopefully to someone who knows Twitter is not a ‘software and servers’ company. 🙄
Ice cream Ed should be lucky anyone even knows who he is, and for those that don't, he is the old guy holding .SenWarren purse while she embarrasses herself on camera .
$8 dollars Ed..
They suddenly have a voice now that the democrat jack is no longer owning Twitter. Woke crew
Tesla is an impeccably run company and he literally just bought the Twitter dumpster fire. Cool your jets, bro!
😂🤣😂🤣🤣
SenMarkey needs to fix more than Twitter.
Useless arrogant politicians need fixing!
Whatever Twitter is doing, I’m unable to tweet unless it’s a response or sharing. I guess no blue check, no voice.
Liberal's always about controlling others lives but their own
That congressman can pipe down, he’s in the minority
Socialism government. You make me laugh
So Little Eddie is try to tell the richest man in the world that he needs to fix his companies, when the best he ever accomplished was to be called 'Eddie the Ice Cream Man' by the kids in Mass.
Congress cannot pass bills of attainder!
SenMarkey fix congress or we will elonmusk
Are we in China already?
Pretty sure using the term your, means they don’t have the authority
This is called the pot calling the kettle black. Let’s compare the successes of Mr. Musk and their benefits to millions to the same for the Democrats…..
I don’t think its appropriate for a member of Congress to openly threaten the CEO of a publicly trading business. Markey doesn’t represent the majority of the Dems. Hes just being loud like AOC. Yall should’ve picked Kennedy
How about fixing the country first.
DEMOCRATS: Tells Elon to fix his companies. ALSO DEMOCRATS: Accepts huge donations from donor committing fraud and doesn't mention a single word about FTX, SBF
Translation we own you do don't wander off the reservation .
“a powerful Democratic senator” 😂😂😂
Based
Disgusting how scum who have done nothing critique people who actually do good by creating jobs and technological advances.
Something about men with glass houses
This Senator thinks himself FAR more important than he is. Musk paid enough taxes in 2020, to FUND the ENTIRE CONGRESS for over 14 Years. You work for Musk, Space X & Tesla, jerk; act accordingly. By the way, the Senate doesn’t run private Sector Businesses.
And you are soending yiur time supporting Biden's support the war in Ukraine which tanks the market! Market crash tomorrow. Guaranteed.
Lol
How about senator Ed Marky fix the damn state of the country before projecting his failures on a self made man. Who could and does run circles around his accomplishments.
I thought Congress bailed out companies, countries and constituents?
Scripted.
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