Politico reports:
Elon Musk is using his social media network to spread election conspiracy theories about U.S. disasters — just as online falsehoods are complicating the federal response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Musk has helped spread accusations that the Federal Emergency Management Agency “actively blocked” donations to victims of Helene and is “seizing goods … and locking them away to state they are their own” — allegations that FEMA officials call false and which run afoul of state and local Republican leaders’ praise for the assistance from Washington.
On his social network, X, Musk also amplified rumors that authorities in North Carolina had “taken control to stop people helping” stricken residents and accusations that sheriffs were threatening to arrest FEMA staff “if they hinder rescue and aid work.” Many of his allegations centered on the claim that immigrants had already depleted federal disaster funds, which FEMA has said is untrue.
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Yes, they are literally using YOUR tax dollars to import voters and disenfranchise you!
It is happening right in front of your eyes.
And FEMA used up its budget ferrying illegals into the country instead of saving American lives. Treason. https://t.co/dIavFKbwmb
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 4, 2024
Impeach @AliMayorkas (again). Weak government leadership costs lives. https://t.co/elQoUGQbqf
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 4, 2024
Just received this note from a SpaceX engineer helping on the ground in North Carolina. @FEMA is not merely failing to adequately help people in trouble, but is actively blocking citizens who try to help!
“Hey Elon, update here on site of Asheville, NC. We have powered up two…
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 4, 2024
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 4, 2024