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Nora's avatar

I keep saying this every chance I get and this may be the last time I actually say it; why is someone not calling out Elon for violating the privacy act of 1974? The fact that the Washington A.D. now just said that they’re going to support Musk ought to have them disbarred. What he is doing is illegal. He has no reason to obtain nor access all of that information.

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48stacey's avatar

We need to call our representative and our senators and tell them enough is enough.Several people that have done that

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Sunny_in_Black's avatar

I have been writing via my reps web form multiple times a day when new issues arise in this hellscape

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Paula Sanders's avatar

They say it’s better to call. They keep a call log

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Karen Kauder's avatar

they do not answer. I'm thinking of going in person to local offices

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Geri Guerin's avatar

Yup. But our local US Rep, Brett Guthrie, actually ran on a platform of "I support Donald Trump," so that won't get anywhere with Brett's office. Maybe in two years ... if we are still allowed to vote. In the meantime, we have a surplus of great bourbon made right here in the US that several Canadian provinces have said they don't want anymore. Because of tariffs. Announced by Trump.

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bbhawk's avatar

My senators are Rick Scott and Ashley Moody. My congressman is Brian Mast. I know they support Trump. But, they still get emails from me multiple times per day. Brian Mast will be up reelection in 2026. I just like to let him know that even though I didn't vote for him.. I'm still keeping track of all his shitty votes and his lack of upholding the oath he took.

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Thomas Howl's avatar

Who cares who she supported. Does she support a non elected official touching all over our data?

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Mary's avatar

Call many ways you’re a voter and you keep reminding him your vote and your friends vote and relatives vote and you will campaign against him

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Joan's avatar

I have been emailing daily and I have called my rep and senators. My rep’s office said that lawsuits have been filed but as usual with the court system, it will take time. They know how frustrated we are. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Not very comforting.

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Mary's avatar

Same here. I will continue to call and write every single day until he has been charged with these crimes. Congress has the ability to bring these charges against mask for illegally accessing government records. It doesn’t matter when Trump told him to do it is illegal. We have a checks and balances and Trump does not have that power. As much as Trump thinks he’s the king he isn’t

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Mary's avatar

Call your representatives and tell them to stop Elon - not elected or confirmed

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Karen Kauder's avatar

this is my main complaint when i contact them. But Musk so far has said trump TOLD him to and trump is protected by SCOTUS ruling that president is protected from breaking law. And congress in now way will impeach.

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Rosemary's avatar

No one in our government will stand up to him or this Nazi dictator regime! That’s how he continues to get access to any part of the government he wants 😡😡 It is a tragedy what MAGA did to this country 👺Turned the strongest most powerful country in the world into the weakest most laughed at hated country in the world 😡😡😈😈

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Jessica Newcomb's avatar

Don’t be manifesting all that. The people are fighting and there are a lot of people in government fighting as well, it’s just not as fast. If we lose our damn minds, they win,

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Chelsea🇨🇦📚✨'s avatar

I mean, it's already kind of manifested. If you look at news from countries other than the USA, or even social media posts/videos/etc from Australia, the EU, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, etc they are all flabbergasted at what MAGA, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk have done. DT and MAGA are the butt of all the political jokes.

The world feels for every American who did not vote for this, but feels no sympathy for those who did (even if they regret their vote now). The US is not the "super power" it once was, or continues to believes itself to be.

I'm so sorry for everyone suffering under this tyrannical oligarchy.

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Rosemary's avatar

It took the nazi fascist dictator one week to turn the strongest most powerful country in the world into the weakest most laughed at and hated country in the world😡👺😡👺

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Karen Kauder's avatar

who? I see NOTHING. No congress men/women or senators speaking out. Congress hasn't even been called to session to be ABLE to do anything. We are truly fucked. I thought I was gonna have a heart attack today from the stress. seriously

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Chelo's avatar

Right. How is he getting away with this.

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Keifer's avatar

Nobody in DC possesses a backbone.

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Jessica Newcomb's avatar

This admin. Is moving fast we have to have some faith that there are people we voted in that will be trying to fight this, but their process is slower. let’s do what we can on our end, maybe follow some of our representatives? I e seen some saying what they are doing.

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Jason J's avatar

Appreciate the text summary along with the post - not always able to watch as a video right away. Thanks Aaron!

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D Connally's avatar

Susan Collins is such a coward. She must be removed from her seat!

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Nicole Heilman Grissom's avatar

I honestly can't believe she still has a seat after how many times she's pulled stunts like this. But alas, I live in Florida now and can't believe I'm stuck with the likes of Rick Scott still, and that's just one of the many horrible politicians representing this state.

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Kim Clark's avatar

I moved back to MA from Florida and had him as a governor. Now I'm in Maine as of last month and I will be voting against Susan Collins in the next elections. She does that crap all the time and needs to go.

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Nicole Heilman Grissom's avatar

Yeah, she's been doing it for years! Couldn't believe it when she flipped over confirming Kavanaugh, but I shouldn't be surprised anymore. I was living here when Scott was governor, too, unfortunately. I really thought there was no way he'd be elected to Congress after everything he pulled as governor, but again - I shouldn't have been surprised.

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Steph Burrows's avatar

I am moving to Maine this summer and will vote against her.

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Bunnie Sue's avatar

I plan to move to Portland in 2026. 💕

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Nicole Heilman Grissom's avatar

If I still lived there, I definitely would.

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Lulu's avatar

💯 agree with you. She caves all the time.

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Geri Guerin's avatar

I never did understand Maine. Even while I lived there. Freezing cold didn't help.

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Mackenzie Grover's avatar

I like this format. It’s bite sized and easy to consume. Thanks

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K Riv's avatar

I'm seriously getting sick with hearing Elon musk so many times in a day.

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Alicia's avatar

I do agree. I want to vomit every time I hear him see his face or someone else speaks well of him. I call him #It

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Cindy Phelps's avatar

Where is the outrage regarding Elon Musk? He must be stopped- he is not an elected official!

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Misty Pneumonia's avatar

Thanks for the bullet text summery, I’ve been trying for a week to get the transcript pulled up but I can’t even find the button (I’m on mobile). I can’t watch with audio because I’m usually holding a sleeping baby so having the bullet point summery is super helpful!

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Izzy's avatar

I haven’t been able to find the button either! I thought I was going insane lol

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Misty Pneumonia's avatar

I’m not the only one??? Oh thank goodness I thought I was just stupid 😂

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Ashley Boucher's avatar

I don’t think it exists on mobile I can’t find it either lol only on my laptop

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Cindy Cin's avatar

Oh my goodness! Ty for that .. I’m like “what’s happening??” 😜😂

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Minelisa Seneriz's avatar

We are exhausted from the bullying.

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Roxanne's avatar

What can we do about Elon having our Social Security numbers. Something has to be done!!! Thanks, Aaron

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Keifer's avatar

Elon and his six top tech boys... they too have access.

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Keifer's avatar

TRump's a TODDLER.

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Shelby Schneider's avatar

Toddlers are better behaved… they try so hard to do the right thing. ❤️

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Keifer's avatar

I didn't say human toddler.

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ajmg_1218's avatar

Can’t wait to have a Russian asset as our intelligence secretary 😭

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Tish's avatar

It doesn't stop the prices that have already gone up because of the fear of the tarrifs. Now they will just go up again in 30 days.

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FreeBird's avatar

The most upsetting part of this update for me was the AG offering support for Elon to protect him and his crew, for doing this illegal seize.

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SharonSuch's avatar

I love the bullet point format. You rock, Aaron

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St. Joan on Jones St.'s avatar

Susan Collins is a damned fool. She actually BELIEVES Tulsi Gabbard? I hope this vote for Putin’s GF will end her career once and for all.

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Robert Dempsey's avatar

Thank the gods for you Aaron! And thank you for your awesome live reporting from USAID and your convo with the senator. Awesome work!!

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