Hansal Mehta says Elon Musk has made US President Donald Trump a 'puppet of capitalism’: Democracy be damned
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The recent visit of tech billionaire Elon Musk to the White House, accompanied by his son, coincided with US President Donald Trump's address to reporters regarding a new executive order aimed at downsizing the federal workforce. This event has sparked considerable controversy, with many, including filmmaker Hansal Mehta, expressing shock at the sight of Musk and his son in such a prominent setting. Mehta has suggested that Musk has effectively transformed Trump into a mere puppet.
Hansal reacts
In his response, Hansal took to X, previously known as Twitter, on Friday to articulate his concerns about the increasing dominance of capitalism over the economy. He urged the public to "wake up and smell the coffee" before it becomes too late.
“Elon Musk has reduced the president of a nation to a mere puppet of capitalism and a servant of wealth. The principles of democracy are being undermined,” Hansal stated. He further remarked, “In the face of substantial financial power, governments risk becoming obsolete. It is time to wake up and recognize the reality.”
Elon Musk at White House
During a joint press conference held in the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Trump and Elon Musk discussed the new executive order focused on reducing the federal workforce. Musk was present alongside Trump, holding his four-year-old son, as the president commended Musk's role in establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk has been appointed by Trump to spearhead initiatives aimed at federal cost reduction, warning that the nation could face bankruptcy without such measures.
Musk is at the forefront of efforts under the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). One notable image captured during the event shows President Trump speaking while Musk carries his son, X AE A-XII, on his shoulders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C.
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