Elon Musk blasts John Bolton as ‘staggeringly dumb warmonger’ after criticism of Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz
Elon Musk, the renowned business tycoon, did not hold back in his criticism of former National Security Adviser John Bolton after Bolton expressed disapproval of President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to appoint Matt Gaetz as attorney general. During an appearance on “Meet the Press NOW,” Bolton went as far as to call Gaetz’s nomination “the worst in American history.”
In response, Musk took to X to voice his disagreement with Bolton, labeling him as “a staggeringly dumb warmonger.” Musk sarcastically remarked that if Bolton opposes someone, it must be a good sign. He further expressed his support for Gaetz, stating that he believes Gaetz will be great in the role.
Bolton, however, continued to criticize Gaetz, describing him as “totally incompetent” and a person of “moral turpitude.” Bolton even went as far as to urge the Senate’s new leadership to intervene and prevent Gaetz’s confirmation, asserting that it would endanger Republican Senators.
In a surprising turn of events, Gaetz issued his resignation letter abruptly, effective immediately, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. Gaetz, who had recently been re-elected, had been serving in the House of Representatives since 2017.
Despite the backlash from Bolton and others, Gaetz remained unfazed. When Bolton shared his harsh criticism on X, Gaetz responded with humor, quipping, “We’ll mark John down as a ‘maybe.'”
The tension between Musk, Bolton, and Gaetz highlights the political divisions and controversies surrounding Trump’s Cabinet appointments. As the drama unfolds, it remains to be seen how Gaetz’s nomination will play out and what impact it will have on the political landscape moving forward.
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