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MAGA henchman Elon Musk has joined Republican attacks on investigative program 60 Minutes, accusing the show of lying about layoffs at a U.S. aid agency.

He criticized a segment featuring a fired worker, claiming severance was offered, though only to those who resigned quickly.

Musk also alleged the program tried to sway the election. His comments follow Trump’s escalating legal battle with CBS, including a lawsuit seeking $20 billion in damages over alleged bias.

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    5 days ago

    If they’re not liars, why are they settling the suit?

    Capitalist media serves capital out of fear and cowardice.

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      Because the courts are packed and the demons are wealthy enough to drag this out for years even if it’s obviously bullshit.

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      Because CBS’s parent company Paramount wants an acquisition by Skydance to be allowed by the government. It’s extortion (or bribery, depending on your take).

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      Are people really so stupid they believe this? I can only assume you forgot the /s, because…

      Once the boot is on your neck, you have only two choices: 1. “Admit” you were wrong and hope to survive, or 2. Continue telling the truth and die.

      This has nothing to do with right or wrong, and everything to do with who has the power. That’s how dictatorships work.