Elon Musk Calls Out Legal Bias Against Trump on Deportations, Compares DOGE to Obama-Era Initiative
Elon Musk sparked fresh political debate online after reposting a viral claim suggesting that President Donald Trump has faced disproportionate legal opposition for his immigration policies compared to former presidents.
The X (formerly Twitter) post, which Musk reshared with a cryptic “Hmm,” alleged that:
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Bill Clinton oversaw 12.3 million deportations – with 0 injunctions
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George W. Bush deported 10.3 million – with 0 injunctions
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Barack Obama managed 5.3 million deportations – with 0 injunctions
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But Donald Trump, with only 100,000 deportations, faced 30 legal injunctions
The post implied a double standard in the way the judicial system treats Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts compared to his predecessors.
Musk’s comment, though brief, added weight to the ongoing conversation about judicial activism and political bias. It comes as Musk plays a growing role in public-sector reform through his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative under the Trump administration.
In a related move, Musk also shared a 2011 video of Barack Obama launching the Campaign to Cut Waste, a government accountability initiative aimed at reducing federal overspending. Musk wrote, “Sounds exactly like DOGE,” positioning his current work as an extension—not a deviation—of previous bipartisan efforts to streamline government spending.
Musk’s remarks highlight his dual focus: pushing for immigration policy reform fairness and cutting bureaucratic waste—both increasingly contentious topics in the 2024 political landscape
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