Rachel Maddow Tries to Attack Trump and Musk—Accidentally Destroys Joe Biden Instead (Video)
On Wednesday night, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow attempted to deliver what she thought was a sharp critique of former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. However, her attempt backfired spectacularly when she inadvertently ended up criticizing President Joe Biden instead.
Maddow was discussing a contract between Tesla and the U.S. Department of State for the purchase of armored Teslas. She framed it as an example of alleged corruption, suggesting that Trump had rewarded Musk for his support by funneling taxpayer money into Tesla. “Isn’t it great and definitely not at all illegal or profoundly corrupt?” Maddow sarcastically remarked, implying that this was a shady deal orchestrated by Trump.
But there was one glaring problem with Maddow’s narrative: the contract she was referring to wasn’t signed under Trump’s administration. As Fox News’ Jesse Watters pointed out, the deal actually happened under President Joe Biden.
Watters called out Maddow’s error, stating, “Donald Trump didn’t give that contract to Elon Musk. Joe Biden gave it to him.” This revelation completely undermined Maddow’s attempt to tie the contract to Trump and instead shifted the focus to Biden’s administration.
The $400 million contract, which involves the production of armored Tesla vehicles for the State Department, is now being scrutinized in a different light. While Maddow tried to paint it as an example of corruption under Trump, the fact that it occurred under Biden raises questions about her narrative and the accuracy of her reporting.
This incident highlights the dangers of rushing to judgment and the importance of fact-checking before making bold claims. Maddow’s attempt to score political points against Trump and Musk ultimately backfired, leaving her to inadvertently criticize Biden instead.
The fallout from this blunder serves as a reminder that in the fast-paced world of news media, accuracy matters. Misinformation, even when unintentional, can quickly undermine credibility and shift the focus away from the intended message.
