Swalwell’s public request of Musk as he comes through with Starlink for fire victims is beyond the pale

Well, that didn’t take long.

After weeks of Democrats and their media allies crying about “President Elon Musk” having too much influence over American politics, California Dem Rep. Eric Swalwell showed up to ask the tech titan to do the work the government should do.

Footage of the devastating wildfires raging across Southern California has left Americans both horrified and furious over the blue state’s failed leadership. X CEO and DOGE co-chair Elon Musk has been closely watching the devastating events unfold on his free speech platform and offered a critical service to victims of the fires.

In response to a live news clip stating the broadcast wouldn’t be possible without the use of Starlink, Musk announced on Thursday: “Space X will provide free Starlink terminals to affected areas in LA tomorrow morning.”

SpaceX will provide free Starlink terminals to affected areas in LA tomorrow morning https://t.co/hm4k3hAmq2

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 9, 2025

Boom! That’s how it’s done.

But, that might not be good enough for Swalwell who on Wednesday popped up with a suspicious ask:

“I’ll use my post on Homeland Security Committee to have an open mind re: concerns over fire cause/response,” Swalwell said in response to a video of the fires posted by Musk. “Can you use this platform and your money to help poorer families who lost their homes/workplaces?”

This is so sad.

Elon, I believe you want to help as much as I do.

I’ll use my post on Homeland Security Committee to have an open mind re: concerns over fire cause/response. Can you use this platform and your money to help poorer families who lost their homes/workplaces? https://t.co/O2b1Ej2KZq

— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) January 8, 2025

Needless to say, Swalwell’s lame and back-handed offer to have an “open mind” in exchange for Musk’s money didn’t sit well with many:

Seriously??? Mayorkas drained FEMA for illegals and Biden gave billions to Ukraine that we didn’t have and you’re asking a private citizen to pay for the disaster that’s the direct result of failed leadership?? SERIOUSLY?? Trump’s been telling them for years. pic.twitter.com/qwTaEjFZbf

— ✝️ Shawna Nonna (@ShawnaNonna777) January 8, 2025

Politicians begging civilians for money as the sitting POTUS sends millions more to Ukraine and the Governor scratches his balls.
DISGRACEFUL!
You’re an EMBARRASSMENT Swalwell.

— LibertyJ (@LibertyJen) January 8, 2025

Joe Biden just gave away 500 million to Ukraine. Ask for that money back.

— aka (@akafacehots) January 8, 2025

You are tax paid public servant from California.

Why are you negotiating how much work you’ll be doing for your constituents depending on how much a private citizen will do?

— Angela (@ms_babyrussell) January 8, 2025

Excellent question!

Meanwhile, X users praised Musk for doing the work the government never seems to get done:

Thank you Elon for coming to the rescue of Western Civilization! Make the West the Great Again! pic.twitter.com/9ig4ZNQOVD

— Adam Lowisz (@AdamLowisz) January 9, 2025

Where’s Elon’s Presidential Medal of Freedom

— @Chicago1Ray (@Chicago1Ray) January 9, 2025

It’s likely coming.

Awesome!

Looks like there will not be power for a long time to come, this will be a lifeline for many people.

Also, it’s notable that Elon provides more than Starlink. If needed he provides battery back up power (Tesla mobile power units).

— Gail Alfar (@GailAlfarATX) January 9, 2025

Starlink proves Elon Musk is doing more for this country than the entire current government

— John (@johnEiid) January 9, 2025

Thank you Elon you are a great American

— AppSame (@AppSame) January 9, 2025

Imagine if FEMA had actually gave StarLink the contract..

But you know Biden’s FEMA didn’t trust Starlink’s reliability ‍♀️

12 Days Thank God!

— Lou (@LouAZMerrijul) January 9, 2025

Thank God.

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