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The Monopoly State: How Billionaires Like Elon Musk Are Running America Without Your Vote

The government isn’t even shut down yet, but Elon and Trump are already calling the shots. Welcome to the Monopoly State, where billionaires hold more power than Congress—and your voice doesn’t count.

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Tony Michaels
Dec 19, 2024
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The Unelected Billionaire Takeover

Imagine this: It’s December 2024, and Donald Trump isn’t president yet—not officially. His inauguration is still a month away. But somehow, he and Elon Musk are already running the government like they’ve taken over a failing department store. The lights are flickering, the staff’s been furloughed, and the only two guys…

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