Donald Trump inauguration LIVE Updates: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the US on Monday (Jan 20). This is Trump's second term as president. He emerged victorious in the November 5 election against Democrat Kamala Harris.
During his inaugural address, Trump gave details about the executive orders that his administration would be signing starting with declaring a state of emergency on the southern border.&nbsp;
Trump marked the fact that his inauguration is occurring on Martin Luther King Jr Day, saying in his speech that his administration will &ldquo;strive together to make his dream a reality.&rdquo; 
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US President Donald Trump, in his first move as the POTUS, on Monday (Jan 20) signed an executive order mandating federal employees to return to the office full-time, effectively ending remote work arrangements.&nbsp;
The return-to-office mandate is part of a broader suite of executive orders Donald Trump signed just after his inauguration ceremony, aimed at reversing policies from the Biden administration.&nbsp;
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Donald Trump 2.0 | Bye-bye Biden: Trump's inaugural executive orders mark major rollback of Biden-era policies

US President Donald Trump said Monday he was not confident a ceasefire deal in Gaza would hold, despite trumpeting his diplomacy to secure it ahead of his inauguration.
Asked by a reporter as he returned to the White House whether the two sides would maintain the truce and move on in the agreement, Trump said, "I'm not confident."
"That's not our war; it's their war. But I'm not confident," Trump said.
Trump, however, said that he believed Hamas had been "weakened" in the war that began with its unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

Trump 2.0: US President 'not confident' Gaza truce would hold

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday (Jan 20) that it was an absolute "honour" to have represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of United States President Donald Trump.
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Trump 2.0: 'Great honour to represent India,' says EAM Jaishankar as he attends Trump's swearing-in ceremony

Hours after his inauguration on Monday (Jan 20), President Donald Trump signed an executive order to delay the ban of the popular short-video application TikTok by 75 days. The platform was slated to be shut on January 19.
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Trump 2.0: TikTok gets 75-days grace period, Trump signs executive order delaying ban

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Jan 21) said that Russian President Vladimir Putin was "destroying Russia" by not making a deal to end the war with neighbouring Ukraine.
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Trump 2.0: US President says Putin 'destroying Russia' by not signing a deal to end Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump, on his first day in office, issued a full pardon for around 1,500 of his supporters who, in 2021, sought to overturn his election loss to Joe Biden by attacking the Capitol building.
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Donald Trump 2.0: Trump pardons 1,500 Jan 6 rioters, declares them political 'hostages'

Trump on Monday cancelled Biden&rsquo;s removal of Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism. The sanctions were lifted as a part of a wider deal brokered by the Vatican to lift economic sanctions on Cuba in exchange for prisoners held there.

Donald Trump 2.0: GOP leader cancels Biden’s removal of Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism

Donald Trump has pardoned about 1,500 defendants charged in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol and issued six commutations, the Associated Press reports.

Donald Trump 2.0: Trump pardons about 1,500 Jan 6 defendants

Donald Trump while addressing the inauguration parade on Monday (Jan 20) at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC,&nbsp;said that he would implement a regulatory that will cease Joe Biden's bureaucrats and fire them.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Read more <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worst-administrations-in-history-trump-to-cease-bidens-bureaucrats-and-fire-them-8639046" rel="dofollow">here</a>.&nbsp;

Donald Trump 2.0 LIVE: Trump calls Biden's presidency 'worst administrations in history' 

Trump finally signed dozens of executive orders targeting policies of former US president Joe Biden.
One of Trump's aides was announcing what Trump is signing, then the president would pick up the document and show it to the crowd. What he is signing:
&ldquo;The first item that president Trump is signing is the rescission of 78 Biden-era executive actions, executive orders, presidential memoranda and others.&rdquo;
&ldquo;A regulatory freeze, as you announced in your speech, preventing bureaucrats from issuing any more regulations until we have full control of this the government and this administration.&rdquo;
&ldquo;A freeze on all federal hiring, accepting the military and a number of other excluded categories again, until full control of the government is achieved and we understand the objectives of government going forward.&rdquo;
&ldquo;A requirement that federal workers return to full-time in-person work immediately.&rdquo;
&ldquo;A directive to every department and agency in the federal government to address the cost of living crisis that has cost Americans so dearly.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The withdrawal from the Paris climate treaty,&rdquo; along with a letter informing the United Nations of the decision.
&ldquo;A directive to the federal government ordering the restoration of freedom of speech and preventing government censorship of free speech, going forward.&rdquo;
&ldquo;A directive to the federal government ending the weaponization of government against the political adversaries of the previous administration, as we&rsquo;ve seen.&rdquo;

Donald Trump signs dozens of executive orders

US Senate unanimously confirmed former senator Marco Rubio to serve as secretary of state. &nbsp;The vote was 99-0. Rubio has emerged as Trump&rsquo;s first cabinet secretary to win confirmation.

Donald Trump 2.0 LIVE: Marco Rubio confirmed as secretary of state

A Muslim cleric who earlier refused to condemn Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah didn't appear at the inauguration ceremony of US President Donald Trump on Monday (Jan 20). Earlier, it was reported that the cleric had been given invitation for the mega event by the Trump team, which drew condemnation from several Trump loyalists.
Husham Al-Husainy, the imam of the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center in Dearborn, Michigan, had reportedly been invited to deliver a benediction at the Jan 20 mega event.
US conservatives criticised this move by the Trump transition team as they believed the invitation to the Imam went against the values that President Trump stood for.
Al-Husainy's absence from the mega event indicated his invitation may have been scrapped by the Trump team altogether. A report by the New York Post said the invitation to the Imam was scrapped. However, it is also possible that the Imam may have decided against attending the inauguration given the level of criticism he has faced at the hands of Trump supporters.
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‘Pro-Hezbollah’ Muslim cleric was removed from Trump inauguration event: Report

US President Donald Trump is participating in the First Honors Ceremony, where chosen representatives including first responders from Butler, Pennsylvania, are also present.
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Donald Trump 2.0: US President participates in First Honors Ceremony

Trump is planning to pardon convictions for those who did not commit violence during the January 6 riot at the Capitol, ABC News is reporting.

Donald Trump 2.0: Trump on Jan 6ers

Elon Musk, US billionaire and an ally of US President Donald Trump, stirred a major controversy Monday while addressing the supporters of the Republican leader at the Capital One arena.
During his speech, Musk pounded his chest and raised his right arm in the air while thanking Trump&rsquo;s supporters. The gesture, his critics said, resembled a Nazi salute.
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‘A Nazi salute?’ Elon Musk stirs massive controversy

The European Union stands "ready" to defend its interests, the bloc's economy commissioner said Monday, after US President Donald Trump promised a policy of tariffs and taxes on other countries in his inaugural address.
"If there is a need to defend Europe's economic interests, we are ready to do so," Valdis Dombrovskis said when asked about the threat by Trump -- who so far has stopped short of announcing immediate new tariffs on US trading partners.

Donald Trump 2.0: EU ready to defend interests

Reproductiverights.gov, a Joe Biden administration-era website, went offline as Trump took office Monday.
Department of Health and Human Services under Biden had set up the portal after Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in June 2022.
Trump insisted during the 2024 campaign that regulating the controversial procedure should be left up to the individual states -- while opposing a national ban.

Donald Trump 2.0: Official 'reproductive rights' website down

As Joe Biden's presidency comes to an end with Donald Trump taking over as the 47th US President, Biden stressed in his farewell address on Monday (Jan 21) that he is leaving office, but "we are not leaving the fight."&nbsp;
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Donald Trump 2.0: 'Leaving office, but not leaving the fight,' Biden says as his presidency comes to end

An Israeli official told CNN that Israel&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to visit Washington and meet with US President Donald Trump &ldquo;in the coming weeks".&nbsp;
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Donald Trump 2.0: Netanyahu plans to visit Trump 

As US President Donald Trump on Monday (Jan 20) started fulfilling the promises he made during the election campaign, he said that he would be declaring a national emergency at the southern border in Mexico and a "national energy emergency" aimed at boosting US oil and gas production and lowering costs for domestic consumers.
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Donald Trump 2.0: Trump announces national emergency on Mexico border. What does it mean for US?

Congressional leaders were seen surrounding a desk in the Capitol as &nbsp;Trump signed paperwork that will formally put him in control of the executive branch.

Donald Trump 2.0: Trump signs paperwork to take control of executive branch

President Trump was expected to sign as many as 100 executive orders within hours of taking office Monday afternoon, reported the New York Times.

Donald  Trump 2.0: GOP leader expected to sign 100 executive orders within hours

Guess the first viral trend that shook the internet just as Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the US: the awkward kiss moment between the 47th US President and the First Lady Melania Trump.
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Awkward air-kiss moment between President Trump, Melania goes viral

US President Donald Trump in his inaugural address said Monday (Jan 20) that he will take &ldquo;back the Panama Canal&rdquo;, reiterating a promise that he has remained vocal about over the past months. The 47th US president added America can&rsquo;t let China get control of the crucial waterway.
"We didn't give it to China, we gave it to Panama. And we're taking it back," he declared at the Capitol Rotunda. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-vows-to-take-back-panama-canal-in-explosive-inaugural-address-8638943" rel="dofollow">Read more here.</a>

‘China is operating…,’ Trump vows to ‘take back’ Panama Canal; Panamanian prez fires back

Donald Trump ended his inaugural address on a positive note, saying, &ldquo;Many people thought it was impossible for me to stage such a historic political comeback, but as you see here today, here I am.&rdquo;&nbsp;
&ldquo;I stand before you now as proof that you should never believe that something is impossible to do in America,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;

Trump inaugural address: Trump ends speech on a positive note

Here is a look at some of the executive orders that Trump would be signing on Monday
&gt; Seeking a broad government effort to reduce inflation and reduce prices.
&gt; Ending what Trump has called an &ldquo;electric vehicle mandate.&rdquo;
&gt; Immigration, including declaring a national emergency at southern border, reinstating the &ldquo;remain in Mexico&rdquo; policy and sending troops to the southern border.

Trump inauguration LIVE: A look at the executive orders that Trump would sign on first day in office

During his inaugural address, Donald Trump vowed to impose tariff and tax foreign countries.&nbsp;

Trump inauguration LIVE: US president vows to impose tariff and tax foreign countries

With Biden in attendance, Trump delivered a forceful critique of the federal government, which the Republican president said could not manage even a simple crisis at home.&nbsp;
Trump cited the wildfires in California and flooding in North Carolina and pointed to a continuing catalogue of catastrophic events abroad and illegal immigration.

Trump inauguration LIVE: Trump delivers forceful critique of federal govt

Donald Trump said on Monday that he pledged to restore America's sovereignty, pointing out that the country's decline is over.&nbsp;

Trump inauguration LIVE: Donald Trump pledges to restore America's sovereignty

"Congratulations my dear friend President Donald Trump on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a successful term ahead!" Indian PM Narendra Modi said in a post on X.&nbsp;

Trump inauguration LIVE: India's Modi congratulates 'dear friend'

Trump began his inaugural address by thanking the previous presidents and vice presidents. He said that the Golden age of America would begin right now.&nbsp;

Trump inauguration LIVE: Golden age of America begins right now, says Trump

The moment is finally here. Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of America.&nbsp;
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Trump inauguration LIVE: Donald Trump sworn in as 47th American president- Watch

JD Vance has been sworn in as the vice president of the United States.

Trump inauguration LIVE: JD Vance sworn in as Vice President

In his final act in office, outgoing US president Joe Biden issued pardons to his family members due to unrelenting attacks from Trump and his allies.

Trump inauguration LIVE: Moments before event, Biden issues pardons to kin

The theme of President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s inaugural address will be &ldquo;restoring confidence&rdquo; in America, a White House official said.&nbsp;

Trump inauguration LIVE: What is the theme of Trump's inaugural address

The former presidents in attendance for Trump's inauguration&mdash; Barack Obama, George Bush and Bill Clinton &mdash; drew applause from the audience.

Trump inauguration LIVE: Former presidents Obama, Bush, Clinton receive applause

Commercial flights to the airport closest to inauguration ceremonies are being delayed for security reasons, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bulletin said.
The FAA said that the inauguration day activities could significantly impact operations at Reagan National Airport.

Trump inauguration LIVE: Flights around Washington DC delayed due to event's security

All nine justices of the US Supreme Court have arrived at the Capitol.

Trump inauguration LIVE: All nine SC justices arrive at Capitol

In what seems as a massive problem for the LGBTQ community in the US, President-elect Trump will order the government to recognise only two biological sexes, incoming White House officials said.&nbsp;

Trump inauguration LIVE: Trump to order govt to recognise only two biological sexes

As the ceremony was about to begin, many global leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, UK PM Keir Starmar and others congratulated Trump on taking charge of the top post.&nbsp;

Trump inauguration LIVE: UK's Starmer, others congratulate Republican leader on becoming US prez

US President-elect Donald Trump and outgoing president Joe Biden arrive at the US Capitol for the Inauguration ceremony&nbsp;
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Trump inauguration LIVE: Outgoing US President Biden and President-elect Trump arrive at the US Capitol 

US President Biden and President-elect Trump leave White House for swearing-in ceremony at Capitol
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Trump inauguration LIVE: Outgoing US President Biden and President-elect Trump leave the White House 

US President-elect will today order the Gulf of Mexico to be renamed the &ldquo;Gulf of America&rdquo;, and Alaska&rsquo;s Mount Denali to be rechristened to Mount McKinley, as reported by the New York Post.

Trump inauguration LIVE: Trump to order Gulf of Mexico renamed to 'Gulf of America'

President-elect Donald Trump is set to sign an order declaring a &ldquo;national energy emergency&rdquo;, incoming White House officials said this morning.

Trump inauguration LIVE: US President-elect to declare 'national energy emergency'

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Outgoing US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden greet President-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania Trump at the White House Track updates here: <a href="https://t.co/lnRKZ6uwtG">https://t.co/lnRKZ6uwtG</a> <a href="https://t.co/ng6TPr0maR">pic.twitter.com/ng6TPr0maR</a>
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Trump inauguration LIVE: Donald Trump and wife Melania Trump arrive at the White House

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US vice-president Kamala Harris and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff welcome incoming V-P JD Vance and wife Usha Vance at the White House Track updates: <a href="https://t.co/lnRKZ6uwtG">https://t.co/lnRKZ6uwtG</a> <a href="https://t.co/ySgn908Rbh">pic.twitter.com/ySgn908Rbh</a>
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Trump inauguration LIVE: US vice-president Kamala Harris and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff welcome incoming V-P JD Vance and wife Usha Vance

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One more selfie for the road. We love you, America. <a href="https://t.co/71k46uGADV">pic.twitter.com/71k46uGADV</a>
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Trump inauguration LIVE: Biden shares final selfie from White House

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a> exits St. John's Church after prayer service, heads with wife Melania to the White House for tea with outgoing president Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden Track updates here: <a href="https://t.co/lnRKZ6uwtG">https://t.co/lnRKZ6uwtG</a> <a href="https://t.co/DKKCxzR722">pic.twitter.com/DKKCxzR722</a>
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Trump inauguration LIVE: President-elect Donald Trump exits St. John's Church after prayer service

The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to start at 12:00 pm ET (5:00 pm GMT). However, the day's events will commence earlier, with the Trumps attending morning services at St. John&rsquo;s Church in Washington.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-inauguration-where-to-watch-trump-inauguration-jd-vance-all-you-need-to-know-jan-20-8638192">Click here to read more</a>

Trump inauguration LIVE: Exact time, where to watch, and all you need to know

President-elect Donald Trump, incoming First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President-elect JD Vance will pray at St. John&rsquo;s Episcopal Church. Notable attendees include Boris Johnson, Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez, Elon Musk, Janette Nesheiwat, and Mike Waltz.
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Trump inauguration LIVE:Who's at the church service ? 

Donald Trump inauguration LIVE Updates: Upon being sworn in, Trump began his first speech by declaring that, “the golden age of America begins right now.”

Donald Trump inauguration LIVE Updates: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the US on Monday (Jan 20). This is Trump's second term as president. He emerged victorious in the November 5 election against Democrat Kamala Harris. During his inaugural address, Trump gave details about the executive orders that his administration would be signing starting with declaring a state of emergency on the southern border. Trump marked the fact that his inauguration is occurring on Martin Luther King Jr Day, saying in his speech that his administration will “strive together to make his dream a reality.” Donald Trump inauguration LIVE Updates on WION

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At the inaugural rally, Elon Musk expressed his gratitude to Trump supporters, crediting them for their unwavering dedication and passion in supporting the President.

Elon Musk praises Donald Trump supporters at inaugural rally: "My Heart Goes Out To You"

Within minutes after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump-0" rel="dofollow">Donald Trump</a> took oath as the 47th President of the United States, at least three lawsuits were filed in federal courts to halt Elon Musk&rsquo;s &ldquo;Department of Government Efficiency&rdquo; until it meets transparency requirements for governmental advisory bodies.
Kicking off a legal battle as US President Donald Trump kicks off his presidency, it becomes the first challenge Trump has to face as he takes office.&nbsp;
In a 30-page complaint obtained by The Washington Post newspaper ahead of its filing, the public interest law firm National Security Counselors said that the nongovernmental DOGE panel is breaking a 1972 law that requires advisory committees to the executive branch to follow certain rules on disclosure, hiring and other practices.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/doge-chief-musk-wants-to-delete-irs-and-people-agree-with-him-779792" rel="dofollow">DOGE chief Musk wants to 'delete' IRS, and people agree with him</a>
Musk's department was sued by a trio of organisations, including nonprofit watchdog Public Citizen, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), and the left-wing nonprofit State Democracy Defenders Fund.
<h2>'Not abiding law's transparency requirements'</h2>
According to the plaintiffs, DOGE has been operating like an advisory committee without abiding by the law&rsquo;s transparency requirements.&nbsp;
Earlier in November, Trump declared that Vivek and Elon would be spearheading the DOGE arm of his government. &nbsp;
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Trump in a statement said, &ldquo;It will become, potentially, &lsquo;The Manhattan Project&rsquo; of our time. Republican politicians have dreamed about the objectives of &lsquo;DOGE&rsquo; for a very long time.&rdquo;
Trump while announcing the DOGE, aimed that the department will work as a non-government body that will make recommendations for cutting federal spending.&nbsp;
It was expected to work with the Office of Management and Budget, which has also been named as a defendant in the lawsuit filed on Monday in federal court in the District of Columbia.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;My administration will establish the brand new Department of Government Efficiency,&rdquo; Trump said Monday, adding that DOGE has been in the works, and hiring, since November.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: DOGE was sued by a trio of organisations, which alleged that it has been operating like an advisory committee without abiding by the law’s transparency requirements. 

Within minutes after Donald Trump took oath as the 47th President of the United States, at least three lawsuits were filed in federal courts to halt Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” until it meets transparency requirements for governmental advisory bodies. Kicking off a legal battle as US President Donald Trump kicks off his presidency, it becomes the first challenge Trump has to face as he takes office. In a 30-page complaint obtained by The Washington Post newspaper ahead of its filing, the public interest law firm National Security Counselors said that the nongovernmental DOGE panel is breaking a 1972 law that requires advisory committees to the executive branch to follow certain rules on disclosure, hiring and other practices. Also read: DOGE chief Musk wants to 'delete' IRS, and people agree with him Musk's department was sued by a trio of organisations, including nonprofit watchdog Public Citizen, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), and the left-wing nonprofit State Democracy Defenders Fund. 'Not abiding law's transparency requirements' According to the plaintiffs, DOGE has been operating like an advisory committee without abiding by the law’s transparency requirements. Earlier in November, Trump declared that Vivek and Elon would be spearheading the DOGE arm of his government. Also read: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE seeks ‘super-high IQ’ candidates Trump in a statement said, “It will become, potentially, ‘The Manhattan Project’ of our time. Republican politicians have dreamed about the objectives of ‘DOGE’ for a very long time.” Trump while announcing the DOGE, aimed that the department will work as a non-government body that will make recommendations for cutting federal spending. It was expected to work with the Office of Management and Budget, which has also been named as a defendant in the lawsuit filed on Monday in federal court in the District of Columbia. Also read: Congress and Constitution: Experts claim Musk’s DOGE plan may face real obstacles “My administration will establish the brand new Department of Government Efficiency,” Trump said Monday, adding that DOGE has been in the works, and hiring, since November. (With inputs from agencies)

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Elon Musk, the billionaire ally of US President Donald Trump, stirred a major controversy on Monday (Jan 20) while addressing the supporters of the Republican leader at the Capital One arena.
During his speech, Musk pounded his chest and raised his right arm in the air while thanking Trump&rsquo;s supporters. The gesture, his critics said, resembled a Nazi salute.
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Wait, did Musk just do a Nazi salute? <a href="https://t.co/VZChlQXSYv">pic.twitter.com/VZChlQXSYv</a>
&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1881433923433169381?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Reactions on social media</h2>
Users on social media too criticised Musk, the world's richest man, for his "autocratic tendencies".
"He's such a weird man, why put him in front of a crowd just take his money and keep him in the back," one user wrote.
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"I'm totally shocked by Musk's autocratic tendencies, as well as his support for imperious politicians both here and abroad," a second user commented.
<h2>Musk reacts to salute row</h2>
After the billionaire's 'Nazi' salute went viral, he said his rivals needed "better dirty" tricks.
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Frankly, they need better dirty tricks. The &ldquo;everyone is Hitler&rdquo; attack is sooo tired 😴 <a href="https://t.co/9fIqS5mWA0">https://t.co/9fIqS5mWA0</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1881536518206218445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2025</a></blockquote>

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<h2>Taking DOGE to Mars</h2>
In his address, Musk vowed to take his &ldquo;department of government efficiency&rdquo; (Doge) &ldquo;to Mars&rdquo;.
&ldquo;Some elections are, you know, important,&rdquo; Musk said. &ldquo;Some are not, but, but this one really mattered,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;This is what victory feels like. This one really mattered. It&rsquo;s thanks to you that the future of civilization is assured.&rdquo;
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Musk said he will &ldquo;work my ass off for you guys&rdquo;, and pledged: &ldquo;We&rsquo;re going to take Doge to Mars.&rdquo;
Earlier, Trump announced in his inaugural address that he would try taking US astronauts to Mars during the next four years.
A video of the tech billionaire has also gone viral, showing him erupting in joy as soon as Trump made the Mars pledge.
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🇺🇸🇺🇸 AMERICA IS GOING TO MARS 🇺🇸🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/Jfvi43YWse">pic.twitter.com/Jfvi43YWse</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1881419178516832441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
Musk staged some energetic dance moves on the stage before thanking the crowd.

During his speech, Musk pounded his chest and raised his right arm in the air while thanking Trump’s supporters. The gesture, his critics said, resembled a Nazi salute. | Trending

Elon Musk, the billionaire ally of US President Donald Trump, stirred a major controversy on Monday (Jan 20) while addressing the supporters of the Republican leader at the Capital One arena. During his speech, Musk pounded his chest and raised his right arm in the air while thanking Trump’s supporters. The gesture, his critics said, resembled a Nazi salute. Wait, did Musk just do a Nazi salute? pic.twitter.com/VZChlQXSYv — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) January 20, 2025 Reactions on social media Users on social media too criticised Musk, the world's richest man, for his "autocratic tendencies". "He's such a weird man, why put him in front of a crowd just take his money and keep him in the back," one user wrote. Also read: Video: Migrants at US-Mexico border break down in tears as Trump announces sweeping measures "I'm totally shocked by Musk's autocratic tendencies, as well as his support for imperious politicians both here and abroad," a second user commented. Musk reacts to salute row After the billionaire's 'Nazi' salute went viral, he said his rivals needed "better dirty" tricks. Frankly, they need better dirty tricks. The “everyone is Hitler” attack is sooo tired 😴 https://t.co/9fIqS5mWA0 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 21, 2025 Taking DOGE to Mars In his address, Musk vowed to take his “department of government efficiency” (Doge) “to Mars”. “Some elections are, you know, important,” Musk said. “Some are not, but, but this one really mattered,” he said. “This is what victory feels like. This one really mattered. It’s thanks to you that the future of civilization is assured.” Also read: 'Golden age of America begins now,' says Trump in first speech as 47th US President Musk said he will “work my ass off for you guys”, and pledged: “We’re going to take Doge to Mars.” Earlier, Trump announced in his inaugural address that he would try taking US astronauts to Mars during the next four years. A video of the tech billionaire has also gone viral, showing him erupting in joy as soon as Trump made the Mars pledge. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 AMERICA IS GOING TO MARS 🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Jfvi43YWse — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 20, 2025 Musk staged some energetic dance moves on the stage before thanking the crowd.

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Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on (Jan 20), marking a famed comeback to the White House. As the world watches this historic moment, attention also turns to his evolving relationship with tech magnate Elon Musk.
Though Musk now describes himself as the &ldquo;first buddy&rdquo; of the president-elect, their relationship hasn&rsquo;t always been smooth. In fact, their early encounters were anything but friendly.
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<h2>A rocky start</h2>
In 2016, Musk openly criticised Trump&rsquo;s suitability for the presidency, questioning his character and ability to lead. Speaking to CNBC at the time, Musk said, &ldquo;I feel a bit stronger that he is not the right guy. He doesn&rsquo;t seem to have the sort of character that reflects well on the United States.&rdquo;
Their professional relationship soon hit another hurdle. In June 2017, Musk resigned from Trump&rsquo;s presidential advisory boards after the US quit the Paris Climate Agreement. Musk made his stance clear on X (formerly Twitter):
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&ldquo;Am departing presidential councils. Climate change is real. Leaving Paris is not good for America or the world.&rdquo;
<h2>Changing dynamics</h2>
Years later, Trump extended an olive branch, describing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/elon-musk" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Musk</a> in January 2022 as one of the world&rsquo;s &ldquo;great geniuses&rdquo; and even comparing him to inventor Thomas Edison. However, the goodwill was short-lived. By mid-2022, Trump dismissed Musk as &ldquo;another bulls*** artist.&rdquo;
Things began to shift in September 2023, when Musk appeared to align with some of Trump&rsquo;s policies. Notably, Musk voiced his support for stricter immigration measures, including a US-Mexico border wall, a hallmark of Trump&rsquo;s platform. Musk wrote on X:
&ldquo;We actually do need a wall and we need to require people to have some shred of evidence to claim asylum to enter, as everyone is doing that...&rdquo;
<h2>From neutrality to support</h2>
Despite warming up to Trump&rsquo;s ideas, Musk remained neutral ahead of the 2024 presidential election. In March, he publicly stated he wouldn&rsquo;t financially support any candidate. But this stance changed dramatically in July&nbsp;2024 after an assassination attempt on Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.
In the aftermath, Musk endorsed Trump and pledged substantial financial backing, reportedly committing $45 million monthly to a new pro-Trump super PAC, America PAC.
<h2>'I&rsquo;m not just MAGA &mdash; I&rsquo;m dark MAGA'</h2>
By August 2024, Musk&rsquo;s support became more visible. He hosted <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/trump-inauguration" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Trump</a> on X for an extended conversation during which he proposed forming a commission on government efficiency and offered to lead it. Trump answered in the affirmative, saying, "I'd love it." A few days later, Musk declared, &ldquo;I am willing to serve.&rdquo;
The same month, Musk joined Trump on stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, donning a black &ldquo;Make America Great Again&rdquo; cap. Speaking to the crowd, he said, &ldquo;As you can see, I&rsquo;m not just MAGA &mdash; I&rsquo;m dark MAGA.&rdquo;
In October, Musk announced a unique initiative, pledging $1 million daily to voters in swing states who signed his America PAC&rsquo;s petition supporting free speech and gun rights.
<h2>Election night sleepover</h2>
On election night in November 2024, Musk joined Trump and his allies at Mar-a-Lago to celebrate a sweeping Republican victory.
As Trump prepares to take the oath of office on Monday (20 January), Musk will be by his side. The future of their partnership remains to be seen, but it&rsquo;s clear that their relationship has come a long way.
(With inputs from agencies)

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Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on (Jan 20), marking a famed comeback to the White House. As the world watches this historic moment, attention also turns to his evolving relationship with tech magnate Elon Musk. Though Musk now describes himself as the “first buddy” of the president-elect, their relationship hasn’t always been smooth. In fact, their early encounters were anything but friendly. Also read: Donald Trump inauguration LIVE Updates: Trump to order govt to recognise only two biological sexes A rocky start In 2016, Musk openly criticised Trump’s suitability for the presidency, questioning his character and ability to lead. Speaking to CNBC at the time, Musk said, “I feel a bit stronger that he is not the right guy. He doesn’t seem to have the sort of character that reflects well on the United States.” Their professional relationship soon hit another hurdle. In June 2017, Musk resigned from Trump’s presidential advisory boards after the US quit the Paris Climate Agreement. Musk made his stance clear on X (formerly Twitter): Also read: Donald Trump inauguration: Russia's Putin, UK's Starmer, others congratulate Republican leader on becoming US prez “Am departing presidential councils. Climate change is real. Leaving Paris is not good for America or the world.” Changing dynamics Years later, Trump extended an olive branch, describing Musk in January 2022 as one of the world’s “great geniuses” and even comparing him to inventor Thomas Edison. However, the goodwill was short-lived. By mid-2022, Trump dismissed Musk as “another bulls*** artist.” Things began to shift in September 2023, when Musk appeared to align with some of Trump’s policies. Notably, Musk voiced his support for stricter immigration measures, including a US-Mexico border wall, a hallmark of Trump’s platform. Musk wrote on X: “We actually do need a wall and we need to require people to have some shred of evidence to claim asylum to enter, as everyone is doing that...” From neutrality to support Despite warming up to Trump’s ideas, Musk remained neutral ahead of the 2024 presidential election. In March, he publicly stated he wouldn’t financially support any candidate. But this stance changed dramatically in July 2024 after an assassination attempt on Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. In the aftermath, Musk endorsed Trump and pledged substantial financial backing, reportedly committing $45 million monthly to a new pro-Trump super PAC, America PAC. 'I’m not just MAGA — I’m dark MAGA' By August 2024, Musk’s support became more visible. He hosted Trump on X for an extended conversation during which he proposed forming a commission on government efficiency and offered to lead it. Trump answered in the affirmative, saying, "I'd love it." A few days later, Musk declared, “I am willing to serve.” The same month, Musk joined Trump on stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, donning a black “Make America Great Again” cap. Speaking to the crowd, he said, “As you can see, I’m not just MAGA — I’m dark MAGA.” In October, Musk announced a unique initiative, pledging $1 million daily to voters in swing states who signed his America PAC’s petition supporting free speech and gun rights. Election night sleepover On election night in November 2024, Musk joined Trump and his allies at Mar-a-Lago to celebrate a sweeping Republican victory. As Trump prepares to take the oath of office on Monday (20 January), Musk will be by his side. The future of their partnership remains to be seen, but it’s clear that their relationship has come a long way. (With inputs from agencies)

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Vivek Ramaswamy, Donald Trump's choice to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with entrepreneur Elon Musk, is expected to step away from the task force soon. Watch this report for more details!

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Billionaire Elon Musk Friday (Jan 18) said that India-US trade ties were "trending positive" as he hosted a group of business leaders from the South Asian nation at his SpaceX Starbase facility in Texas. The Tesla boss added that he was in favour of enhanced economic relations between the two economies.
The group of Indian entrepreneurs was led by India Global Forum (IGF) to mark the group&rsquo;s expansion into the US this week. The business figures visited SpaceX&rsquo;s advanced space exploration facilities and also witnessed the successful launch of SpaceX's Starship Flight 7.
<h2>Musk's remarks</h2>
"Things are trending positive. I'm certainly in favour of lowering trade barriers to increase commerce between the US and India," Musk told the delegation.
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Musk further described India "one of the ancient civilisations and a very great and very complex one". Musk&rsquo;s interaction with Indian executives largely focused on the role of technology and India's growing role in the global innovation landscape.
Notably, Musk is going to play a major role in US President-elect Donald Trump administration&rsquo;s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is aimed at cutting operational costs of government machinery.
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IGF founder Manoj Ladwa said the meeting highlighted importance of interaction between Indian and global business leaders. As the world's most powerful democracy transitions to a Trump presidency, "meaningful dialogue is more important than ever in these challenging times," he said.
"At India Global Forum, our mission is to bring together global leaders and innovators to tackle the defining challenges of our time... I believe India's rise presents limitless opportunities, and this meeting signifies the potential for powerful partnerships," he added.
<h2>The Indian delegation</h2>
Major Indian business personalities, including Prashant Ruia, Director - Essar Capital; Jay Kotak, Co-Head - Kotak811; Ritesh Agarwal, Founder &amp; Group CEO - OYO; Kalyan Raman, CEO - Flipkart; Aryaman Birla, Director - Aditya Birla Management Corporation Private Limited; Nilesh Ved, Chairman - Apparel Group; were part of the delegation.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Indian business figures visited SpaceX’s advanced space exploration facilities and also witnessed the successful launch of SpaceX's Starship Flight 7.

Billionaire Elon Musk Friday (Jan 18) said that India-US trade ties were "trending positive" as he hosted a group of business leaders from the South Asian nation at his SpaceX Starbase facility in Texas. The Tesla boss added that he was in favour of enhanced economic relations between the two economies. The group of Indian entrepreneurs was led by India Global Forum (IGF) to mark the group’s expansion into the US this week. The business figures visited SpaceX’s advanced space exploration facilities and also witnessed the successful launch of SpaceX's Starship Flight 7. Musk's remarks "Things are trending positive. I'm certainly in favour of lowering trade barriers to increase commerce between the US and India," Musk told the delegation. Also read: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk reacts to rival Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin’s launch Musk further described India "one of the ancient civilisations and a very great and very complex one". Musk’s interaction with Indian executives largely focused on the role of technology and India's growing role in the global innovation landscape. Notably, Musk is going to play a major role in US President-elect Donald Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is aimed at cutting operational costs of government machinery. Also read: SpaceX's Starship explodes mid-flight, upper stage lost, says company IGF founder Manoj Ladwa said the meeting highlighted importance of interaction between Indian and global business leaders. As the world's most powerful democracy transitions to a Trump presidency, "meaningful dialogue is more important than ever in these challenging times," he said. "At India Global Forum, our mission is to bring together global leaders and innovators to tackle the defining challenges of our time... I believe India's rise presents limitless opportunities, and this meeting signifies the potential for powerful partnerships," he added. The Indian delegation Major Indian business personalities, including Prashant Ruia, Director - Essar Capital; Jay Kotak, Co-Head - Kotak811; Ritesh Agarwal, Founder & Group CEO - OYO; Kalyan Raman, CEO - Flipkart; Aryaman Birla, Director - Aditya Birla Management Corporation Private Limited; Nilesh Ved, Chairman - Apparel Group; were part of the delegation. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk says India-US trade ties ‘trending positive’ in meeting with top Indian executives

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday said US tech billionaire Elon Musk is threatening European democracy with his attacks on political leaders and support for the far right.
"He supports the far right across Europe -- in the UK, Germany and many other countries. This is something that is completely unacceptable, that endangers the democratic development of Europe," Scholz said.
Musk, the world's richest man, has provoked fury across Europe with a string of attacks on the continent's leaders, including Scholz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Musk, who used his influence and vast wealth to help propel Donald Trump to victory in the White House race, has also been vocal in his support for Germany's far-right AfD before snap elections in Germany on February 23.
Musk earlier this month hosted Alice Weidel, the AfD's candidate to be the German chancellor, for a wide-ranging livestream on his X social media platform.&nbsp;
He also boosted the livestream of an AfD congress by sharing it on his own X account, helping it gain a worldwide audience.
Dozens of EU lawmakers this week expressed "deep concern" over Musk's interference in European politics in a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Scholz on Friday said he was not criticising the fact that "a billionaire from another country is speaking his mind in a global world".
But "his partisanship for the extreme right, whether out of business interests or for reasons that have something to do with his own political stance, that is unacceptable", Scholz said.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World | Musk, the world's richest man, has provoked fury across Europe with a string of attacks on the continent's leaders, including Scholz and Keir Starmer.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday said US tech billionaire Elon Musk is threatening European democracy with his attacks on political leaders and support for the far right. "He supports the far right across Europe -- in the UK, Germany and many other countries. This is something that is completely unacceptable, that endangers the democratic development of Europe," Scholz said. Musk, the world's richest man, has provoked fury across Europe with a string of attacks on the continent's leaders, including Scholz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Musk, who used his influence and vast wealth to help propel Donald Trump to victory in the White House race, has also been vocal in his support for Germany's far-right AfD before snap elections in Germany on February 23. Musk earlier this month hosted Alice Weidel, the AfD's candidate to be the German chancellor, for a wide-ranging livestream on his X social media platform. He also boosted the livestream of an AfD congress by sharing it on his own X account, helping it gain a worldwide audience. Dozens of EU lawmakers this week expressed "deep concern" over Musk's interference in European politics in a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Scholz on Friday said he was not criticising the fact that "a billionaire from another country is speaking his mind in a global world". But "his partisanship for the extreme right, whether out of business interests or for reasons that have something to do with his own political stance, that is unacceptable", Scholz said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Germany's Scholz warns Musk's support for right-wing party 'endangers democracy'

SpaceX Starship rockets suffered a major failure during its latest test flight, exploding in midair just minutes after launching from Texas. The Starship was expected to debut a key satellite deployment demonstration, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Several flights in the area have been diverted due to falling rocket debris. Watch in for more details!

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The UK government announced a fresh investigation into the grooming gangs scandal, which recently led to a public spat between US tech billionaire Elon Musk and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Reacting to the announcement, Musk posted on X, "I hope this is a proper investigation."
The investigation will include local inquiries in Oldham and up to four other areas. Speaking in Parliament, Interior Minister Yvette Cooper said, &ldquo;As we have seen, effective local inquiries can delve into far more local detail and deliver more locally relevant answers, and change, than a lengthy nationwide inquiry can provide.&rdquo;
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The full truth is horrific <a href="https://t.co/Gsw0DYUG54">https://t.co/Gsw0DYUG54</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1879931240201252875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The government&rsquo;s new plan will allow more victims to request case reviews, giving police forces a chance to pursue offenders and ensure justice for survivors. Cooper also announced a "rapid audit" to look at the "current scale and nature of gang-based exploitation across the country."
While announcing the investigation, Cooper criticised the lack of progress made in addressing the issue despite previous inquiries and reports. She said, "Far too little action has been taken, and shamefully little progress has been made. That has to change."
However, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp dismissed the government's plans as "totally inadequate."
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The decision for local inquiries and a national audit comes after calls from the opposition for a new nationwide investigation. 
<h2>Musk vs Starmer on Grooming Gangs</h2>
Elon Musk has been outspoken about the need for a fresh investigation into grooming gangs in the UK. He has accused Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-keir-starmer-in-ukraine-to-sign-landmark-100-year-partnership-8627144">Keir Starmer</a> of mishandling the issue during his time as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
In one of his posts, Musk wrote, "In the UK, serious crimes such&nbsp;as rape require the Crown Prosecution Service&rsquo;s approval for the police to charge suspects. Who was the head of the CPS when rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice? Keir Starmer, 2008-2013."
Musk also claimed that his British grandmother, Cora Amelia Robinson, would have been at risk of "abduction in present-day Britain."
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The grooming gang scandal involves sex offences going back decades against British girls by men of mostly South Asian origin in various northern English towns.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: UK grooming gang scandal involves sex offences going back decades against British girls by men of mostly South Asian origin. Elon Musk posted on X, "I hope this is a proper investigation."

The UK government announced a fresh investigation into the grooming gangs scandal, which recently led to a public spat between US tech billionaire Elon Musk and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Reacting to the announcement, Musk posted on X, "I hope this is a proper investigation." The investigation will include local inquiries in Oldham and up to four other areas. Speaking in Parliament, Interior Minister Yvette Cooper said, “As we have seen, effective local inquiries can delve into far more local detail and deliver more locally relevant answers, and change, than a lengthy nationwide inquiry can provide.” The full truth is horrific https://t.co/Gsw0DYUG54 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 16, 2025 Also read: Amid spotlight on grooming gang menace in UK, report says most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in 2024 The government’s new plan will allow more victims to request case reviews, giving police forces a chance to pursue offenders and ensure justice for survivors. Cooper also announced a "rapid audit" to look at the "current scale and nature of gang-based exploitation across the country." While announcing the investigation, Cooper criticised the lack of progress made in addressing the issue despite previous inquiries and reports. She said, "Far too little action has been taken, and shamefully little progress has been made. That has to change." However, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp dismissed the government's plans as "totally inadequate." Also read: Pakistanis 4 times more likely to be involved in grooming offences in UK: Report The decision for local inquiries and a national audit comes after calls from the opposition for a new nationwide investigation. Musk vs Starmer on Grooming Gangs Elon Musk has been outspoken about the need for a fresh investigation into grooming gangs in the UK. He has accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of mishandling the issue during his time as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). In one of his posts, Musk wrote, "In the UK, serious crimes such as rape require the Crown Prosecution Service’s approval for the police to charge suspects. Who was the head of the CPS when rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice? Keir Starmer, 2008-2013." Musk also claimed that his British grandmother, Cora Amelia Robinson, would have been at risk of "abduction in present-day Britain." Also read: In fresh jibe at Starmer, Musk says his British grandmother might have been abducted in present UK The grooming gang scandal involves sex offences going back decades against British girls by men of mostly South Asian origin in various northern English towns. (With inputs from agencies)

'Full truth is horrific': Elon Musk reacts as UK announces fresh probe into grooming gangs

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk has reacted to the debut launch of a rocket by Blue Origin, the rival space company owned by Jeff Bezos, on Thursday (Jan 16).
Musk congratulated Bezos for his new milestone after Blue Origin launched its New Glenn into orbit for the first time.
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&ldquo;Congratulations on reaching orbit on the first attempt! @JeffBezos,&rdquo; Musk wrote on his X platform shortly after Bezos confirmed the successful launch on Thursday (Jan 16).
<h2>SpaceX vs Blue Origin</h2>
The New Glenn launch was crucial for Blue Origin to compete with its rival SpaceX, the private space company owned by Musk, which dominates the industry.
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A day earlier, on January 15, Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX launched two private lunar landers. The landers built by US and Japanese companies left the Earth aboard a Falcon 9 rocket as a part of a rideshare to the Moon.
The SpaceX rocket was launched from NASA&rsquo;s Kennedy Space Center in Florida around 01:00 local time on Wednesday (Jan 15), carrying two landers, one from America's Firefly Aerospace and the other from Japan's iSpace.
The Moon exploration mission is backed by NASA and will be its biggest commercial delivery to the Earth&rsquo;s natural satellite so far.
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Meanwhile, Blue Origin has also secured a NASA contract for the launch of two Mars probes aboard New Glenn. The rocket will also deploy Project Kuiper, a satellite internet constellation that will compete with SpaceX&rsquo;s Starlink.
<h2>New Glenn launch</h2>
The debut mission, which was previously delayed by several years, blasted off at 2:03 am (07:03 GMT) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in the US state of Florida.
The initial test launch, which was originally scheduled for Monday (Jan 13), was postponed until today after facing repeated pauses during the countdown. The company later cited an icing issue on a purge line for the delay and said that they would attempt the launch on Tuesday (Jan 14). However, the weather conditions were unfavourable on the day, which led to further delay.
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Blue Origin will also attempt to land New Glenn's first-stage booster on a drone ship, which is stationed about 620 miles (1,000 kilometres) away from the launch site in the Atlantic Ocean.
While these types of landings are a usual routine for SpaceX, Blue Origin will be making its first attempt at it.
(With inputs from agencies)

Science & Tech | The New Glenn launch was crucial for Blue Origin to compete with its rival SpaceX, the private space company owned by Musk, which dominates the industry.

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk has reacted to the debut launch of a rocket by Blue Origin, the rival space company owned by Jeff Bezos, on Thursday (Jan 16). Musk congratulated Bezos for his new milestone after Blue Origin launched its New Glenn into orbit for the first time. Also read | Watch: Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin makes debut launch of New Glenn rocket “Congratulations on reaching orbit on the first attempt! @JeffBezos,” Musk wrote on his X platform shortly after Bezos confirmed the successful launch on Thursday (Jan 16). SpaceX vs Blue Origin The New Glenn launch was crucial for Blue Origin to compete with its rival SpaceX, the private space company owned by Musk, which dominates the industry. Also read | Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches two private lunar landers aboard Falcon 9 A day earlier, on January 15, Musk’s SpaceX launched two private lunar landers. The landers built by US and Japanese companies left the Earth aboard a Falcon 9 rocket as a part of a rideshare to the Moon. The SpaceX rocket was launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida around 01:00 local time on Wednesday (Jan 15), carrying two landers, one from America's Firefly Aerospace and the other from Japan's iSpace. The Moon exploration mission is backed by NASA and will be its biggest commercial delivery to the Earth’s natural satellite so far. Also read | 'Few anomalies': Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin calls off rocket launch Meanwhile, Blue Origin has also secured a NASA contract for the launch of two Mars probes aboard New Glenn. The rocket will also deploy Project Kuiper, a satellite internet constellation that will compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. New Glenn launch The debut mission, which was previously delayed by several years, blasted off at 2:03 am (07:03 GMT) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in the US state of Florida. The initial test launch, which was originally scheduled for Monday (Jan 13), was postponed until today after facing repeated pauses during the countdown. The company later cited an icing issue on a purge line for the delay and said that they would attempt the launch on Tuesday (Jan 14). However, the weather conditions were unfavourable on the day, which led to further delay. Also read | ISRO's SpaDeX Mission successful: India becomes 4th nation to accomplish space docking Blue Origin will also attempt to land New Glenn's first-stage booster on a drone ship, which is stationed about 620 miles (1,000 kilometres) away from the launch site in the Atlantic Ocean. While these types of landings are a usual routine for SpaceX, Blue Origin will be making its first attempt at it. (With inputs from agencies)

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk reacts to rival Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin’s launch

Elon Musk has been sued by US regulator Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with regards to his acquisition of Twitter, the social media platform he subsequently renamed X. In a filing published on Tuesday (Jan 14), the SEC accused him of violating federal securities laws during his 2022 purchase of Twitter shares.
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<h2>SEC allegations against Musk</h2>
"Defendant Elon Musk failed to timely file with the SEC a beneficial ownership report disclosing his acquisition of more than five per cent of the outstanding shares of Twitter's (renamed as X) common stock in March 2022, in violation of the federal securities laws," said the agency in a court filing.
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This omission, as per SEC, allowed Musk to continue purchasing shares at "artificially low prices".
Musk, the world's richest man and US president-elect Donald Trump's close ally, underpaid "by at least $150 million for shares he purchased after his beneficial ownership report was due," it alleged.
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Musk purchased Twitter in October 2022 and proceeded to rebrand it to X in July 2023. His time at the social media platform's helm has been marked with controversies and has even led to a number of legal actions on the part of investors, former employees and companies that had contracts with Twitter.
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While former employees have sued him over wrongful termination, shareholders have filed a lawsuit against Musk, accusing him of disclosing his five per cent stake in Twitter too late, after the deadline set by the SEC.
(With inputs from agencies)

Business & Economy | World | SEC's claims that Elon Musk's late filing allowed him to buy Twitter shares at reduced prices, leading to an alleged underpayment of $150 million.

Elon Musk has been sued by US regulator Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with regards to his acquisition of Twitter, the social media platform he subsequently renamed X. In a filing published on Tuesday (Jan 14), the SEC accused him of violating federal securities laws during his 2022 purchase of Twitter shares. Also read | South Korean investigators storm Yoon Suk Yeol’s residence to enforce arrest warrant SEC allegations against Musk "Defendant Elon Musk failed to timely file with the SEC a beneficial ownership report disclosing his acquisition of more than five per cent of the outstanding shares of Twitter's (renamed as X) common stock in March 2022, in violation of the federal securities laws," said the agency in a court filing. Also read | China considers selling TikTok US to Elon Musk amid ban threat: Report This omission, as per SEC, allowed Musk to continue purchasing shares at "artificially low prices". Musk, the world's richest man and US president-elect Donald Trump's close ally, underpaid "by at least $150 million for shares he purchased after his beneficial ownership report was due," it alleged. Also read | 'Factually incorrect,' Indian minister calls out Zuckerberg over false claim about 2024 election results Musk purchased Twitter in October 2022 and proceeded to rebrand it to X in July 2023. His time at the social media platform's helm has been marked with controversies and has even led to a number of legal actions on the part of investors, former employees and companies that had contracts with Twitter. Also read | What is RedNote? Chinese social media app to which US TikTokers are migrating ahead of ban While former employees have sued him over wrongful termination, shareholders have filed a lawsuit against Musk, accusing him of disclosing his five per cent stake in Twitter too late, after the deadline set by the SEC. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk hit with SEC lawsuit for delayed Twitter stock disclosure in 2022

US President Donald Trump has hired a former Special Air Service soldier, Christian Craighead, as one of his elite personal bodyguards. Craighead will be part of the security team for Trump's inauguration in Washington on January 20th. Watch in for more details!
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Craighead Hired As Donald Trump's Bodyguard

All is not well in the Trump camp. The US president-elect's former chief strategist, Steven K. Bannon, has intensified his public attack against Elon Musk over his influence on the incoming administration.

Bannon vows to limit Musk's influence in shaping Trump's agenda

In another sign of US billionaire Elon Musk&rsquo;s growing political interference in Europe, the Tesla boss urged all German citizens to &ldquo;say no" to Chancellor Olaf Scholz ahead of crucial snap legislative polls. The polls are slated to be held on February 23, and Scholz was declared as the candidate by his Social Democrats (SPD) party on Saturday (Jan 11).
The X boss was responding to a post about Scholz&rsquo;s nomination as the official party candidate. Musk wrote, &ldquo;Sag Nein zu Scholz!," alongside a screenshot of a news report about a woman convicted of &ldquo;offending" migrant gang rapists, who was given a longer sentence than the rapists themselves.
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Musk&rsquo;s message in German language translates in English to: &ldquo;Say No to Scholz".
Germany is going to snap elections after Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in December last year.
<h2>Musk&rsquo;s open support to right-wing AfD party</h2>
Over the past few months, the American billionaire and a key ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, has made several posts criticising Scholz&rsquo;s government and instead thrown his weight behind the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
During a recent X space session along with AfD co-leader Alice Weidel, Musk said, &ldquo;Only AfD can save Germany, end of story, and people really need to get behind AfD, and otherwise things are going to get very, very much worse in Germany."
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Musk also drew a parallel between political environments in Germany and the US, arguing that people were not happy and were longing for a change. Weidel, meanwhile, criticised the Scholz administration for mistreating Trump during his election campaign and said it caused her &ldquo;physical pain" to see the Republican leader &ldquo;disparaged."
Scholz has slammed Musk for what he sees as &lsquo;meddling&rsquo; in the German elections, saying he won&rsquo;t allow &ldquo;owners of social media channels" to decide the poll results.
Leaders from the ruling SPD party and opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU) have also condemned Musk for his brazen comments. &ldquo;It is indeed the case that Elon Musk is trying to influence the federal election through his statements," said government spokesperson Christiane Hoffmann.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending: Over the past few months, Musk has made several posts criticising Scholz’s government and supporting the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

In another sign of US billionaire Elon Musk’s growing political interference in Europe, the Tesla boss urged all German citizens to “say no" to Chancellor Olaf Scholz ahead of crucial snap legislative polls. The polls are slated to be held on February 23, and Scholz was declared as the candidate by his Social Democrats (SPD) party on Saturday (Jan 11). The X boss was responding to a post about Scholz’s nomination as the official party candidate. Musk wrote, “Sag Nein zu Scholz!," alongside a screenshot of a news report about a woman convicted of “offending" migrant gang rapists, who was given a longer sentence than the rapists themselves. Also read: France urges European Commission to take tough stance against Elon Musk’s interference, Spanish PM says Musk 'stirs up hatred' Musk’s message in German language translates in English to: “Say No to Scholz". Germany is going to snap elections after Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in December last year. Musk’s open support to right-wing AfD party Over the past few months, the American billionaire and a key ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, has made several posts criticising Scholz’s government and instead thrown his weight behind the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. During a recent X space session along with AfD co-leader Alice Weidel, Musk said, “Only AfD can save Germany, end of story, and people really need to get behind AfD, and otherwise things are going to get very, very much worse in Germany." Also read: German far-right leader Alice Weidel joins Elon Musk for discussion on X amid fears he's interfering Musk also drew a parallel between political environments in Germany and the US, arguing that people were not happy and were longing for a change. Weidel, meanwhile, criticised the Scholz administration for mistreating Trump during his election campaign and said it caused her “physical pain" to see the Republican leader “disparaged." Scholz has slammed Musk for what he sees as ‘meddling’ in the German elections, saying he won’t allow “owners of social media channels" to decide the poll results. Leaders from the ruling SPD party and opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU) have also condemned Musk for his brazen comments. “It is indeed the case that Elon Musk is trying to influence the federal election through his statements," said government spokesperson Christiane Hoffmann. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Say NO to Scholz,’ Musk declares as Germany decries election meddling

Elon Musk&rsquo;s friendship with Donald Trump has been in the limelight for some time. The recent statement by Lara Trump, the president-elect&rsquo;s daughter-in-law, has suggested the strong influence of the tech mogul within Trump&rsquo;s inner circle.
<h2>&lsquo;First buddy&rsquo;</h2>
In an interview with the New York Post, Lara revealed that Musk is often seen at Mar-a-Lago, a resort owned by Trump, where he often meets with his close aides.
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&ldquo;Every time I go to Mar-a-Lago, he&rsquo;s there. And it&rsquo;s a bit of a joke, but he&rsquo;s in on the joke. He&rsquo;s great. Who wouldn&rsquo;t want one of the brightest minds of our time in the circle of people doing the right thing for this country? It really seems to be that he wants his legacy to be that he was able to achieve the unachievable,&rdquo; said Lara.
She added, &ldquo;And the great news is we get to reap the benefits of that. So I love him being First Buddy.&rdquo;
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Being the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, and owner of X, Musk has positioned himself as the world&rsquo;s richest man. The billionaire has also been actively involved in supporting Trump&rsquo;s political campaign, investing over $200 million.
Musk has also helped boost Trump through his America PAC and social media platform, with him often seen as a key figure in the president-elect&rsquo;s inner circle and having deep ties.
<h2>Analyst predicts Trump and Musk clash</h2>
Despite the bromance between Trump and Musk, a CNN analyst has predicted a clash of egos between the two once their post-campaign honeymoon period is over because of their dominant personalities. In their tussle for power, Trump will emerge victorious, tech journalist Kara Swisher said on The Chris Wallace Show.
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&ldquo;I&rsquo;m gonna repeat my assertion about Elon Musk and Donald Trump. One of my favourite movies is &lsquo;Highlander,&rsquo; and &lsquo;there can be only one.&rsquo; And that&lsquo;s gonna be Donald Trump. And I think we&rsquo;ll see what happens in the wake of that,&rdquo; said Swisher.
She added that many tech CEOs congratulated Trump for his win in the elections &ldquo;largely because they&rsquo;re scared of Elon&rsquo;s influence and they want to have influence of their own,&rdquo; reported The New York Post.
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However, according to Swisher, Trump &ldquo;does not like to share the spotlight,&rdquo; saying that their fallout would not come because of differences in political views but rather their need for attention.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | Lara revealed that Musk is often seen at Mar-a-Lago, where he often meets with his close aides, suggesting the strong influence of the tech mogul within Trump’s inner circle.

Elon Musk’s friendship with Donald Trump has been in the limelight for some time. The recent statement by Lara Trump, the president-elect’s daughter-in-law, has suggested the strong influence of the tech mogul within Trump’s inner circle. ‘First buddy’ In an interview with the New York Post, Lara revealed that Musk is often seen at Mar-a-Lago, a resort owned by Trump, where he often meets with his close aides. Also read | 'Girl, you’re no longer governor...': Musk slams Trudeau for rejecting Trump's Canada-US 'merger' pitch “Every time I go to Mar-a-Lago, he’s there. And it’s a bit of a joke, but he’s in on the joke. He’s great. Who wouldn’t want one of the brightest minds of our time in the circle of people doing the right thing for this country? It really seems to be that he wants his legacy to be that he was able to achieve the unachievable,” said Lara. She added, “And the great news is we get to reap the benefits of that. So I love him being First Buddy.” Also read | Blinken defends Musk, says Trump aide 'has right to express his views' Being the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, and owner of X, Musk has positioned himself as the world’s richest man. The billionaire has also been actively involved in supporting Trump’s political campaign, investing over $200 million. Musk has also helped boost Trump through his America PAC and social media platform, with him often seen as a key figure in the president-elect’s inner circle and having deep ties. Analyst predicts Trump and Musk clash Despite the bromance between Trump and Musk, a CNN analyst has predicted a clash of egos between the two once their post-campaign honeymoon period is over because of their dominant personalities. In their tussle for power, Trump will emerge victorious, tech journalist Kara Swisher said on The Chris Wallace Show. Also read | 'Fires are still raging': Trump calls California politicians 'incompetent' over LA wildfires response “I’m gonna repeat my assertion about Elon Musk and Donald Trump. One of my favourite movies is ‘Highlander,’ and ‘there can be only one.’ And that‘s gonna be Donald Trump. And I think we’ll see what happens in the wake of that,” said Swisher. She added that many tech CEOs congratulated Trump for his win in the elections “largely because they’re scared of Elon’s influence and they want to have influence of their own,” reported The New York Post. Also read | Trump and Obama's chat at Carter's funeral: Lip reader shares what they may have discussed However, according to Swisher, Trump “does not like to share the spotlight,” saying that their fallout would not come because of differences in political views but rather their need for attention. (With inputs from agencies)

Lara Trump calls Elon Musk 'First Buddy’ of Donald Trump for his frequent Mar-a-Lago visits

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji, who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment last year, had opposed the conversion of OpenAI into a 'for-profit' company, according to his mother. Her recent interview has reignited debate on the matter and drawn a response from billionaire Elon Musk on X.&nbsp;
The Tesla and SpaceX founder reacted to the interview featuring the mother of the 26-year-old Indian-origin techie by sharing the video on X with exclamation marks.
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!! <a href="https://t.co/PUBf5rUSSc">https://t.co/PUBf5rUSSc</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1878039923816571068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2025</a></blockquote>

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The whistleblower&rsquo;s mother revealed in the interview with Mario Nawfal that her son joined OpenAI due to its nonprofit mission, believing in its potential to benefit humanity. However, she said he became troubled when OpenAI shifted to a for-profit model, leading him to question his role at the organisation. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s when his concerns started to grow,&rdquo; she said. &nbsp;
<h2>Mother calls for FBI investigation&nbsp;</h2>
The 26-year-old whistleblower was found dead in his San Francisco apartment last year. Authorities ruled his death a suicide, with the police stating no evidence of foul play was found. However, the whistleblower&rsquo;s mother has publicly questioned this conclusion and demanded an FBI investigation into the circumstances of his death. &nbsp;
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Update on <a href="https://twitter.com/suchirbalaji?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@suchirbalaji</a> We hired private investigator and did second autopsy to throw light on cause of death. Private autopsy doesn&rsquo;t confirm cause of death stated by police. Suchir&rsquo;s apartment was ransacked , sign of struggle in the bathroom and looks like some one hit him&hellip;
&mdash; Poornima Rao (@RaoPoornima) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaoPoornima/status/1873282982150324393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Earlier, Elon Musk supported the claims made by Poornima about her son's death. In a post on X, Musk reacted to Poornima's post about her son's death, where he said, "This doesn't seem like a suicide." Suchir had quit OpenAI, citing ethical concerns about contributing to a technology he believed would do more harm than good.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

world | The Tesla and SpaceX founder reacted to the interview featuring the mother of the 26-year-old Indian-origin techie by sharing the video on X  with exclamation marks.

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji, who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment last year, had opposed the conversion of OpenAI into a 'for-profit' company, according to his mother. Her recent interview has reignited debate on the matter and drawn a response from billionaire Elon Musk on X. The Tesla and SpaceX founder reacted to the interview featuring the mother of the 26-year-old Indian-origin techie by sharing the video on X with exclamation marks. !! https://t.co/PUBf5rUSSc — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 11, 2025 Also Read | OpenAI whistleblower death: Indian-origin victim's mother alleges foul play over 'blood' The whistleblower’s mother revealed in the interview with Mario Nawfal that her son joined OpenAI due to its nonprofit mission, believing in its potential to benefit humanity. However, she said he became troubled when OpenAI shifted to a for-profit model, leading him to question his role at the organisation. “That’s when his concerns started to grow,” she said. Mother calls for FBI investigation The 26-year-old whistleblower was found dead in his San Francisco apartment last year. Authorities ruled his death a suicide, with the police stating no evidence of foul play was found. However, the whistleblower’s mother has publicly questioned this conclusion and demanded an FBI investigation into the circumstances of his death. Also Read | 'Evidence of involvement': Zelensky says Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers in Kursk region Update on @suchirbalaji We hired private investigator and did second autopsy to throw light on cause of death. Private autopsy doesn’t confirm cause of death stated by police. Suchir’s apartment was ransacked , sign of struggle in the bathroom and looks like some one hit him… — Poornima Rao (@RaoPoornima) December 29, 2024 Earlier, Elon Musk supported the claims made by Poornima about her son's death. In a post on X, Musk reacted to Poornima's post about her son's death, where he said, "This doesn't seem like a suicide." Suchir had quit OpenAI, citing ethical concerns about contributing to a technology he believed would do more harm than good. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk responds to interview of OpenAI whistleblower’s mother

Elon Musk hosted an interview on Thursday with Alice Weidel, chancellor candidate for Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, ahead of the country’s February national election. Watch this report for more details!

Elon Musk hosts far-right and leader Alice Weidel in virtual interview

A man claiming to be a biographer of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-far-right-leader-alice-weidel-joins-elon-musk-for-discussion-on-x-8606873">Elon Musk </a>said that the Tesla CEO is "going mad" and there is a need to protect America from him. Seth Abramson made serious claims about Musk's mental health as he took to the social media platform X (Owned by Musk) and called for an immediate government intervention.&nbsp;
Abramson claimed that he has observed the billionaire's behaviour for two years and knows the issues around mental health, drug use and stress he goes through.
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"I'm a Musk biographer who has been tracking his online behaviour for the last two years - and given that he's admitted to all of the mental illness, heavy drug use, and crippling stress, it is now reasonable to fear he is deeply unwell...Protect America from Elon Musk," Abrahamson wrote in a post X on Tuesday (Jan 7).&nbsp;
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I legitimately believe Elon Musk may be going mad. I'm a Musk biographer who has been tracking his online behavior for the last two years&mdash;and given that he's admitted to all of mental illness, heavy drug use, and crippling stress, it is now reasonable to fear he is deeply unwell.
&mdash; Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) <a href="https://twitter.com/SethAbramson/status/1876343355665494253?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
He further added that Musk's struggles in his private life might not be a concern for the general public, although they have "dramatic consequences," but "his holdings across many civilization-essential industries and the fact that he's the incoming POTUS mean that his madness and increasing incitement of violence endangers us all".&nbsp;
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Abramson even claimed that since a few days left in the new US administration, urgent action should be taken to "protect America from Elon Musk".&nbsp;
"That could include ending all US contracts with him, filing lawsuits to block his unconstitutional DOGE initiative, and launching new federal and nausea investigations," he added in his post.&nbsp;
The biographer claimed that if no action is taken against Musk, whatever he would do in his "burgeoning madness" to America "as POTUS in the coming years would be on the heads of not just him and those who support or enable him but those who ignored urgent, informed warnings like this one".&nbsp;
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<h3>Musk saying 'what needs to be said'</h3>
All the big claims by Abramson did not go very well with X users as people were seen in support of Musk and criticising the self-proclaimed biographer of Elon Musk.&nbsp;
One X user wrote, "And if he is? He is a drain on the public purse. He will pay for his treatment and his family will help him if he is going off the rails. &nbsp;He is saying what needs to be said."
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Another added, "We cannot find a biography on Musk that you wrote. There isn't one." The user further added their address asking for a copy of the biography he claimed he wrote.
(With inputs from agencies)

Abramson has raised concerns about Elon Musk's influence, urging immediate action from the U.S. administration to address potential risks linked to his ventures.

A man claiming to be a biographer of Elon Musk said that the Tesla CEO is "going mad" and there is a need to protect America from him. Seth Abramson made serious claims about Musk's mental health as he took to the social media platform X (Owned by Musk) and called for an immediate government intervention. Abramson claimed that he has observed the billionaire's behaviour for two years and knows the issues around mental health, drug use and stress he goes through. Also read | LA wildfires update: Death toll climbs to 10; curfew in place amid reports of looting "I'm a Musk biographer who has been tracking his online behaviour for the last two years - and given that he's admitted to all of the mental illness, heavy drug use, and crippling stress, it is now reasonable to fear he is deeply unwell...Protect America from Elon Musk," Abrahamson wrote in a post X on Tuesday (Jan 7). I legitimately believe Elon Musk may be going mad. I'm a Musk biographer who has been tracking his online behavior for the last two years—and given that he's admitted to all of mental illness, heavy drug use, and crippling stress, it is now reasonable to fear he is deeply unwell. — Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) January 6, 2025 He further added that Musk's struggles in his private life might not be a concern for the general public, although they have "dramatic consequences," but "his holdings across many civilization-essential industries and the fact that he's the incoming POTUS mean that his madness and increasing incitement of violence endangers us all". Also read | Why is Iran changing its capital from Tehran to Makran? Abramson even claimed that since a few days left in the new US administration, urgent action should be taken to "protect America from Elon Musk". "That could include ending all US contracts with him, filing lawsuits to block his unconstitutional DOGE initiative, and launching new federal and nausea investigations," he added in his post. The biographer claimed that if no action is taken against Musk, whatever he would do in his "burgeoning madness" to America "as POTUS in the coming years would be on the heads of not just him and those who support or enable him but those who ignored urgent, informed warnings like this one". Also read | South Korea political crisis: Impeached President Yoon's security chief resigns amid martial law probe Musk saying 'what needs to be said' All the big claims by Abramson did not go very well with X users as people were seen in support of Musk and criticising the self-proclaimed biographer of Elon Musk. One X user wrote, "And if he is? He is a drain on the public purse. He will pay for his treatment and his family will help him if he is going off the rails. He is saying what needs to be said." Also read | German far-right leader Alice Weidel joins Elon Musk for discussion on X amid fears he's interfering Another added, "We cannot find a biography on Musk that you wrote. There isn't one." The user further added their address asking for a copy of the biography he claimed he wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

'Save US from Elon Musk': 'Biographer' makes big claims on billionaire's mental health

Billionaire Elon Musk backed Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi's views on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remark on the child sexual abuse scandal in England.
Starmer, on Monday (Jan 6), courted controversy after he used the term "Asian" with reference to the child sexual abuse scandal in northern England by groups comprising of men who mostly belonged to Pakistani origin.
Chaturvedi took to her X account and wrote in a post, &ldquo;Repeat after me, they aren&rsquo;t ASIAN Grooming Gangs but PAKISTANI grooming gangs. Why should Asians take the fall for one absolute rogue nation?"&nbsp;
Musk threw his weight behind the Rajya Sabha MP and responded to her post by saying "True".
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True
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1877001375852212399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Musk accuses Starmer of failing to bring 'rape gangs' to justice</h2>
Earlier, Musk had accused Starmer of failing to bring to justice 'rape gangs' when he was the head of the country's prosecution service.
In a series of posts on his social media platform X, Musk said on Thursday (Jan 2), "In the UK, serious crimes such as rape require the Crown Prosecution Service's (CPS) approval for the police to charge suspects."
"Who was the head of the CPS when rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice? Keir Starmer, 2008-2013," Musk added.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-launches-scathing-attack-on-george-soros-condemns-him-for-funding-hamas-supporting-ngos-8603398" rel="dofollow">Also read: Elon Musk launches scathing attack on George Soros, condemns him for 'funding Hamas-supporting' NGOs</a>
<h2>The rape gangs or grooming gangs in UK</h2>
For several years, there has been systematic rape of young females in the UK by organised gangs, including those in Rotherham, Bristol, Rochdale, Cornwall, and Derbyshire. Many of these gangs were operated by mainly Pakistan-origin men.&nbsp;
Musk's remarks against Prime Minister Starmer came hours after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for a full national public inquiry into the rape gangs scandal.
"Trials have taken place all over the country in recent years but no one in authority has joined the dots. 2025 must be the year that the victims start to get justice," Badenoch said in a post on X.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musk-vs-starmer-x-boss-wants-king-charles-to-oust-uk-govt-amid-grooming-gangs-row-8590618" rel="dofollow">Also read: Musk vs Starmer: X boss wants King Charles to oust UK govt amid grooming gangs row</a>
<h2>Starmer responds to allegations</h2>
The UK PM responding to the allegations said the ones "spreading lies" were not interested in the victims, but themselves.
"We have seen this playbook many times - whipping up of intimidation and of threats of violence, hoping that the media will amplify it," Starmer said.
"Those who are spreading lies and misinformation as far and as wide as possible are not interested in victims, they're interested in themselves," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

For several years, there has been systematic rape of young females in the UK by organised gangs, including those in Rotherham, Bristol, Rochdale, Cornwall, and Derbyshire. 

Billionaire Elon Musk backed Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi's views on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remark on the child sexual abuse scandal in England. Starmer, on Monday (Jan 6), courted controversy after he used the term "Asian" with reference to the child sexual abuse scandal in northern England by groups comprising of men who mostly belonged to Pakistani origin. Chaturvedi took to her X account and wrote in a post, “Repeat after me, they aren’t ASIAN Grooming Gangs but PAKISTANI grooming gangs. Why should Asians take the fall for one absolute rogue nation?" Musk threw his weight behind the Rajya Sabha MP and responded to her post by saying "True". True — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 8, 2025 Musk accuses Starmer of failing to bring 'rape gangs' to justice Earlier, Musk had accused Starmer of failing to bring to justice 'rape gangs' when he was the head of the country's prosecution service. In a series of posts on his social media platform X, Musk said on Thursday (Jan 2), "In the UK, serious crimes such as rape require the Crown Prosecution Service's (CPS) approval for the police to charge suspects." "Who was the head of the CPS when rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice? Keir Starmer, 2008-2013," Musk added. Also read: Elon Musk launches scathing attack on George Soros, condemns him for 'funding Hamas-supporting' NGOs The rape gangs or grooming gangs in UK For several years, there has been systematic rape of young females in the UK by organised gangs, including those in Rotherham, Bristol, Rochdale, Cornwall, and Derbyshire. Many of these gangs were operated by mainly Pakistan-origin men. Musk's remarks against Prime Minister Starmer came hours after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for a full national public inquiry into the rape gangs scandal. "Trials have taken place all over the country in recent years but no one in authority has joined the dots. 2025 must be the year that the victims start to get justice," Badenoch said in a post on X. Also read: Musk vs Starmer: X boss wants King Charles to oust UK govt amid grooming gangs row Starmer responds to allegations The UK PM responding to the allegations said the ones "spreading lies" were not interested in the victims, but themselves. "We have seen this playbook many times - whipping up of intimidation and of threats of violence, hoping that the media will amplify it," Starmer said. "Those who are spreading lies and misinformation as far and as wide as possible are not interested in victims, they're interested in themselves," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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