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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Trump vs Musk: Vivek Ramaswamy shares cryptic post; says 'it's why we ... '
Amid the escalated rift between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, . shared a cryptic post on social media. In a post on X, Ramaswamy said, "It's why we do it." Is it a mere coincidence or a deliberate post? No one knows, but the timing of the post seems to hint at a different story. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ramaswamy, who was heading the Doge along with Musk, seems to have escaped the bullet with just an inch. He left the Doge to run for Ohio governor, that's what the official information was put out. Unofficially, insiders suggest he saw the writing on the Twitter wall—that DOGE was less a reform movement and more a digital kamikaze mission, powered by ego, caffeine, and libertarian hallucinations. After distancing himself from DOGE and moderating his Trump-aligned discourse, Ramaswamy has become a target of his former supporters who previously celebrated him as their biotech leader. Influential right-wing voices have labelled him disloyal. Conservative social media has begun comparing him to Liz Cheney through edited images. Within the aggressive right-wing internet discourse, his image has shifted from being an "America First entrepreneur" to a "globalist plant with a Harvard tongue. " Notably, the same group criticising Ramaswamy for "disloyalty" is now opposing Musk for "disrespect." In the MAGA community, allegiance operates as an absolute concept, where dissent leads to public condemnation. DOGE's trajectory has become a subject of political ridicule. Its failure was inevitable, given its management style resembling an online forum, its cryptocurrency-inspired branding, and leadership that prioritised data over substance. The speed of its decline was its only unexpected aspect. Musk's attempt to surpass Trump's influence proved unsuccessful, as MAGA culture acknowledges only one supreme leader—Trump himself. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ramaswamy made a prudent decision by withdrawing early. He recognised, unlike Musk, that close association with Trump carries significant risks. Extended exposure proves harmful, whilst early withdrawal offers a chance of preservation. The current situation shows Musk experiencing political decline, Trump on the offensive, and Ramaswamy in Ohio, discussing policy innovation whilst avoiding MAGA-related social media conflicts, hoping for his past involvement to be forgotten. Whether this represents strategic thinking, risk aversion, or practical political management remains debatable. As Sun Tzu said—"he will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight."
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
President Trump endorses Utah GOP chairman in race against Lyman
President Donald Trump endorsed Utah Republican Party Chairman Rob Axson in a social media post on Thursday. Axson is facing a challenge to his chairmanship from former state lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman. In his post, Trump pointed out that Axson has received endorsements from Sen. Mike Lee and Gov. Spencer Cox. Trump wrote on Truth Social, 'Republicans in Utah have the opportunity to Re-Elect a FANTASTIC Chairman! Robert Axson has dedicated his life to the Republican Party, and the Great State of Utah. He is Strongly Supported by many, including Highly Respected Senator Mike Lee, and Governor Spencer Cox. Robert Axson has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election as Chairman of the Utah Republican Party — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! Lyman has styled his campaign for party chair around MAGA-related messaging, including his 'Make Utah Great Again' slogan. In a post on X on Friday, Lyman didn't respond directly to Trump's endorsement of his opponent, instead telling Republican delegates that they had a 'choice to make' at the May 17 state organizing convention. 'Please choose wisely. There is so much at stake and the Republican party needs to be the influence for good that it was created to be,' he said. Several other prominent Utah Republicans celebrated Trump's endorsement of Axson. Congressman Burgess Owens wrote, 'President @realDonaldTrump is 100% correct and @RobertAxson has my full endorsement." Sen. Lee wrote, 'I stand with President Trump: The Utah GOP needs to re-elect Robert Axson as party chairman.' Former Senate candidate Carolyn Phippen, who supported Lyman in his race for governor last year, said she also supported Axson. 'I agree, and while I strongly and loudly supported the other candidate for governor, This is a different race with a different necessary skill set. President Trump is right - @RobertAxson for Utah GOP Chair!'
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Popular Sacramento LGBTQ club bans all MAGA gear
An LGBTQ club in Sacramento, California, is banning all 'MAGA-related attire' after a patron wore a 'Make America Great Again' hat to the popular venue. The phrase and its acronym — especially when emblazoned on red baseball caps — have been popular among Donald Trump's supporters since the president's first term. Badlands owner TJ Bruce announced the new policy on the club's Instagram page this week, saying the hat 'led to discomfort among some patrons.' 'We initially decided to ban all political attire to avoid further issues. However, after careful consideration, we've realized that a blanket ban is not the right approach,' the announced said. 'Moving forward, MAGA-related attire will not be allowed in the venue. This decision is not about banning political beliefs — it is about ensuring that Badlands remains a space where our community feels comfortable and supported.' The customer who donned the MAGA hat, Steven Bourasa, said it was the first time he'd worn the hat to a gay bar. 'I said, 'What the heck? Let's see what happens,'' he told local NBC affiliate KCRA-TV in an on-camera interview. Bourasa added that he had a 'pleasant time' at Badlands and ran into no problems, so he thought the night went well and was surprised to hear of the new policy. Reactions to the club's new policy were mixed. The Sacramento chapter of Log Cabin Republicans, a gay conservative group, called the policy 'a disappointing move that prioritizes division over the fundamental American principle of free speech.' 'While private businesses have the right to enforce their own policies, choosing to exclude individuals based on political expression contradicts the very values of inclusivity and open dialogue that the LGBTQ+ community has long fought for,' the group wrote in an Instagram post. 'True equality is not about silencing opposing views but about creating spaces where diverse perspectives can coexist.' Alice Malmberg, who lives near Badlands, which is located in the city's Lavender Heights 'gayborhood,' said she found the decision to prohibit MAGA attire at the club understandable. 'Given the current political climate and what's been going on and how the administration has been behaving toward certain groups, especially the LGBTQ community, I can understand why they made that decision,' she told KCRA. As for Bourasa, he told KCRA that he'll continue to visit Badlands but will keep his MAGA gear at home. This article was originally published on
NBC News
20-03-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Popular Sacramento LGBTQ club bans all MAGA gear
An LGBTQ club in Sacramento, California, is banning all ' MAGA-related attire ' after a patron wore a 'Make America Great Again' hat to the popular venue. The phrase and its acronym — especially when emblazoned on red baseball caps — have been popular among Donald Trump's supporters since the president's first term. Badlands owner TJ Bruce announced the new policy on the club's Instagram page this week, saying the hat 'led to discomfort among some patrons.' 'We initially decided to ban all political attire to avoid further issues. However, after careful consideration, we've realized that a blanket ban is not the right approach,' the announced said. 'Moving forward, MAGA-related attire will not be allowed in the venue. This decision is not about banning political beliefs — it is about ensuring that Badlands remains a space where our community feels comfortable and supported.' The customer who donned the MAGA hat, Steven Bourasa, said it was the first time he'd worn the hat to a gay bar. 'I said, 'What the heck? Let's see what happens,'' he told local NBC affiliate KCRA-TV in an on-camera interview. Bourasa added that he had a 'pleasant time' at Badlands and ran into no problems, so he thought the night went well and was surprised to hear of the new policy. Reactions to the club's new policy were mixed. The Sacramento chapter of Log Cabin Republicans, a gay conservative group, called the policy 'a disappointing move that prioritizes division over the fundamental American principle of free speech.' 'While private businesses have the right to enforce their own policies, choosing to exclude individuals based on political expression contradicts the very values of inclusivity and open dialogue that the LGBTQ+ community has long fought for,' the group wrote in an Instagram post. 'True equality is not about silencing opposing views but about creating spaces where diverse perspectives can coexist.' Alice Malmberg, who lives near Badlands, which is located in the city's Lavender Heights 'gayborhood,' said she found the decision to prohibit MAGA attire at the club understandable. 'Given the current political climate and what's been going on and how the administration has been behaving toward certain groups, especially the LGBTQ community, I can understand why they made that decision,' she told KCRA.
CBS News
19-03-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Badlands nightclub in Sacramento bans all MAGA attire
SACRAMENTO -- A Sacramento bar announced a new policy on social media banning MAGA-related attire in response to a guest wearing a MAGA hat that the business says led to other patrons feeling discomfort. Badlands, in the Lavender Heights neighborhood, an LGBTQ+ hub in Sacramento, shared the new policy on Instagram Monday. The statement, posted by TJ Bruce, owner of Badlands, said, in part in the statement, "Moving forward, MAGA-related attire will not be allowed in the venue. This decision is not about banning political beliefs—it is about ensuring that Badlands remains a space where our community feels comfortable and supported." Bruce wrote that, at first, the business was going to band all political attire to "avoid further issues" but changed the policy because "we've realized that a blanket ban is not the right approach." "We appreciate everyone's understanding and respect as we continue to maintain the environment that makes Badlands a place for all to enjoy," Bruce stated. The guest who wore the MAGA hat to Badlands spoke to CBS13's Steve Large on Tuesday and believes he is the reason for the policy change and MAGA ban. "This is the first time I've ever done this, you know, worn a red Trump hat at the bar…so I was a little nervous," said Steve Bourasa, an LGBT Trump supporter. Bourasa took a photo of himself inside Badlands Friday night and says he was in the bar for an hour and left feeling uncomfortable. He was with The Log Cabin Republicans, a political group representing LGBT conservatives, together for the California GOP Convention. CBS News' legal contributor told CBS13 that the ban does not violate the First Amendment and that political affiliation is not a protected characteristic, like race or sex.
