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Elon Musk Economist interview backlash

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Latest: The Economist editor challenges Elon Musk on aid claims and rhetoric

Elon Musk’s 90‑minute interview with Economist editor‑in‑chief Zanny Minton Beddoes on 23 July 2026 sparked a cascade of controversy. Musk promoted his AI outlook, predicted money will be obsolete by 2036, and voiced sup

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Musk DOGE government reform controversy

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Latest: Elon Musk's DOGE Initiative Sparks Turmoil in U.S. Government

In late July 2026 Elon Musk defended the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a Trump‑era agency he led—after it slashed funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development. Musk claimed the cuts caused “zero”

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