Elon Musk Appalls Much of the Tech Industry. They’re Just Afraid to Say So.
A huge swath of Silicon Valley is horrified by what Elon Musk is doing — but they fear speaking out.
NEW: At a time when some of the most powerful people in their industry aren't just aligned with the Trump administration, they're running it, liberals in tech are becoming the new silent majority.
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Elon Musk launches his ‘government by tweet’
The tech mogul adopts a Trump tactic — with 200 million followers to help him get his way.
"Governance by social media is back, with one key twist. Elon Musk, with his 200-plus million followers, is trying to drive it from outside the White House."
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