Shocking Revelation: Elon Musk’s Start in the U.S. as an ‘Illegal Worker’ Exposed – A Controversial Journey of a Trump Ally
President Joe Biden accused Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk of hypocrisy regarding immigration, citing Musk’s past as an “illegal worker” in the U.S. before becoming the world’s richest person. During a campaign event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Biden highlighted Musk’s transformation into a Republican megadonor and Trump supporter. Biden labeled Musk as Trump’s new wealthy “ally” and pointed out Musk’s initial arrival in the U.S. on a student visa, meant for graduate studies at Stanford, a commitment he did not fulfill. Musk instead co-founded Zip2, fearing deportation without a work visa, as reported by the Washington Post, citing legal records and interviews.
Biden criticized Trump and the Republican party for not addressing immigration reform, claiming fewer illegal border crossings currently exist compared to Trump’s presidency’s third year. Meanwhile, Musk recently promoted Trump’s policies in Pennsylvania and offered $1 million in lottery-style prizes to voters in swing states who supported his pro-Trump organization.
Musk’s alliances and immigration stance come amid Trump’s proposal for the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, aiming to revoke birthright citizenship and deport certain foreign students. Musk, a social media influencer with vast wealth, used his platform, rebranded as X, to spread unfounded claims about noncitizens voting illegally, a notion debunked by studies showing rare voter fraud and inaccuracies primarily caused by errors.
Despite accusations of propagating conspiracy theories, Musk’s ventures, including Tesla and SpaceX, significantly bolstered his net worth, now estimated at $274 billion by Forbes. Musk’s acquisition of Twitter in 2022, costing $44 billion, further expanded his influence. As a major U.S. defense contractor, SpaceX underscores Musk’s integral role in American industry and politics.
Original Story https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/26/biden-elon-musk-illegal-worker-began-career.html
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