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Summary

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused Elon Musk of spreading disinformation and "encouraging looting" during the Los Angeles fires after Musk reposted false claims that Democrats decriminalized looting.

Newsom clarified looting remains illegal, noting arrests of 30 suspects during the fires.

The disinformation stems from debates over Proposition 47 and 36, which addressed criminal sentencing.

Newsom also condemned Trump’s threats to withhold disaster aid to California, citing past delays tied to political disputes.

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[–] [email protected] 59 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Can't wait til musk HQ starts getting pillaged and/or burnt to the ground.

[–] ChicoSuave 14 points 4 days ago

That could be why Musk moved Tesla HQ to the home of "Stand your ground" laws. Pre-emptive mass murder is a form of riot prevention!

[–] isthingoneventhis 0 points 4 days ago

Absolutely slamming

[–] [email protected] 31 points 4 days ago

The intent is that looting is actually quite rare following natural disasters, requiring reports of it happening to be either provokes or made up.

[–] Maggoty 20 points 4 days ago

Get a looter to say he was encouraged by Musk. Charge Musk with a felony criminal conspiracy charge.

[–] NineMileTower 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Was it an official act though?

[–] Eheran 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] NineMileTower 19 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Musk, as president, can do whatever he wants as long as it's an official act.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Not for another week, he's not.

[–] NineMileTower 10 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Tell that to the State of New York.

[–] AngryRobot 5 points 4 days ago

Yup! No punishment for 34 felonies because, reasons.

[–] Eheran 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

And what if not? What is the different?

[–] NineMileTower 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Only then will he be held accountable for his actions. Probably.

[–] P1k1e 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Hahahahahhahahahha......kill me

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

They're trying. Just gotta squeeze some more value from you first...

[–] someguy3 1 points 4 days ago

Yeah I can see that.