Now Musk Is Boosting Claims the Wisconsin Election Was ‘Stolen’
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After initially downplaying the vote’s importance, the world’s richest man was quick to promote accusations of electoral fraud.

Summary

Elon Musk, after spending $21 million backing conservative Brad Schimel in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, amplified election fraud claims following Schimel’s loss to liberal judge Susan Crawford.

Musk boosted a post by Alex Jones featuring Roger Stone, who alleged mail-in vote fraud. Schimel rejected the claims, urging supporters to accept the results.

Musk pivoted to highlighting a voter ID ballot measure, though Wisconsin already requires ID. Critics see his reaction as echoing Trump-era denialism.

Despite GOP pressure, Schimel’s concession stood out for its rare break from MAGA conspiracy rhetoric.

  • alkbch@lemmy.mlEnglish
    41·
    6 hours ago

    I actually looked up the people I follow on X on other platforms such as Mastodon & Bluesky, I found 0 on Mastodon and 3 on Bluesky…

    • griefreeze@lemmy.world
      21·
      6 hours ago

      Who/what do you follow that is worth supporting the app? I have never used Twitter/x, I’m genuinely curious

      • alkbch@lemmy.mlEnglish
        1·
        2 hours ago

        A few examples include Drop Site, Aymeric Canon, Mary Kostakidis, Bruno Tertrais, Marco Botenga MEP, Régis Le Sommier, Dr Jimmy Mohamed, Ian Caroll, Rachel Blevins, Scott Ritter, Trita Parsi, Kenneth Roth, Dominique De Villepin…

        • griefreeze@lemmy.world
          1·
          2 hours ago

          Thanks for sharing! If those are really important to you, you’re in a bit of a pickle that I don’t envy.