Foreign Money and Politics
For you Democrat's that are GEOGRAPHICALLY CHALLENGED, Elon Musk's companies are in the USA - Specifically TEXAS. TEXAS is part of the USA. TEXAS is NOT in South Africa. If you don’t believe me ASK GOOGLE. Money from TEXAS is NOT foreign money.
The same people who complain about Musk never complain about Turkish born George Soros money. Kamala Harris was George Soros donor/recipient #1. And she wrote Prop 47 that allowed the $950 Smash and grab that California had to override with Prop 36 I'm 2024 to stop Prop 47. No one cried over Soros money funding all these MISFIT FAKE DA'S - ALL BLACK WHO HATE TRUMP. Now they are mad at the AFRICAN AMERICAN who is trying to straighten out the hot mess and trying to save us some money. They should ask Soros for money to travel to El Salvador and sip Margaritas with ILLEGALS instead of using tax dollars.
I can't believe you have to explain this to DEMOCRATS in the USA on a Sunday morning.
Foreign Money and Politics: A Closer Look at Elon Musk, George Soros, and Hypocrisy in Political Donations
In recent political discourse, accusations of "foreign influence" in American elections have become a common rallying cry. However, these claims often ignore critical context—specifically, the origin of the money in question and the selective outrage surrounding certain donors. A recent social media post highlights this double standard by comparing Elon Musk, an American entrepreneur whose businesses are based in Texas, to George Soros, a Hungarian-born billionaire who has donated extensively to progressive causes.
The post rightly points out the absurdity of labeling Musk's contributions as "foreign money" while ignoring Soros's political spending. This article will examine the facts behind these claims, explore the influence of both billionaires in U.S. politics, and analyze the broader implications of partisan hypocrisy in campaign finance debates.
Elon Musk’s Money: American, Not Foreign
One of the most glaring errors in the "foreign money" narrative is the claim that Elon Musk's political donations constitute foreign interference. Musk, though born in South Africa, is a naturalized U.S. citizen. His companies—Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company, and Neuralink—are headquartered in Texas, a state firmly within the United States. Money generated and donated from these businesses is American money, not foreign.
Yet, some Democrats have attempted to frame Musk’s financial influence as somehow illegitimate, despite the fact that:
- He pays U.S. taxes.
- His companies employ thousands of Americans.
- His political donations comply with U.S. campaign finance laws.
This stands in stark contrast to the treatment of George Soros, whose donations—while legal—have drawn far less scrutiny from the left despite his foreign origins and global financial influence.
George Soros: The Foreign Billionaire Funding Progressive Causes
George Soros, born in Hungary, is one of the most prolific political donors in modern history. Unlike Musk, Soros was not born in the U.S. and made his fortune through international finance. Yet, his Open Society Foundations and direct political contributions have heavily influenced American politics, particularly in:
- Progressive District Attorney Races – Soros has funded numerous "soft-on-crime" prosecutors, leading to controversial policies like California’s Prop 47, which downgraded many theft and drug offenses to misdemeanors.
- Kamala Harris’s Career – Before becoming Vice President, Harris received significant support from Soros-backed groups. She also authored Prop 47, which critics blame for the rise in smash-and-grab thefts (where criminals could steal up to $950 without facing felony charges).
- Immigration Activism – Soros-funded groups have pushed for sanctuary city policies and opposed stricter border controls.
Despite this well-documented influence, many Democrats remain silent on Soros’s foreign ties while attacking Musk—an American citizen—for his political spending.
The Hypocrisy in Political Outrage
The double standard here is impossible to ignore:
- If a conservative-leaning billionaire (like Musk) donates, it’s "foreign interference."
- If a progressive-leaning billionaire (like Soros) donates, it’s "philanthropy."
This selective outrage reveals a deeper issue in American politics: partisan bias in campaign finance criticism. Those who scream about "dark money" in politics suddenly go quiet when the money flows to their side.
Case Study: Kamala Harris and Prop 47
Kamala Harris, now Vice President, played a key role in California’s criminal justice reforms. Prop 47, which she supported, led to:
- A surge in organized retail theft (due to the $950 felony threshold).
- Overburdened police who could no longer prosecute many theft cases effectively.
- A public backlash so severe that Prop 36 (2024) had to amend the law to restore stricter penalties.
Yet, despite Soros’s financial backing of Harris and similar prosecutors, there has been no major Democratic effort to restrict his influence.
The Real Issue: Political Influence, Not Nationality
The core debate shouldn’t be about where a billionaire was born but rather:
1. Are their donations transparent?
2. Do their policies help or harm Americans?
3. Is there consistency in how we critique political spending?
Musk’s donations come from U.S.-based businesses and go toward candidates who support free speech, innovation, and economic growth. Soros’s donations, meanwhile, often fund progressive prosecutors who refuse to enforce certain laws, contributing to rising crime in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
If Democrats truly cared about "foreign money," they’d apply the same scrutiny to Soros as they do to Musk. But they don’t—because the issue was never about foreign influence. It’s about silencing opposition.
Conclusion: A Call for Fairness in Political Finance Debates
The hypocrisy in the "foreign money" argument is glaring. Elon Musk is an American entrepreneur whose political contributions come from American companies. George Soros, while legally allowed to donate, is a foreign-born billionaire whose spending has reshaped U.S. criminal justice policies—often with disastrous results.
If Democrats want to have an honest debate about money in politics, they should start by holding **their own donors** to the same standard they demand of conservatives. Until then, their accusations of "foreign influence" ring hollow—just another partisan weapon rather than a genuine concern for democracy.
Final Thought:
Instead of complaining about Musk’s American-made money, maybe Democrats should ask why Soros-funded policies have made cities less safe—and why they’re okay with that.
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