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Elon Musk Has Some Thoughts About The Bulwark. They’re Not Nice.

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Miller, T. (2026, October 24). Elon Musk Has Some Thoughts About The Bulwark. They’re Not Nice. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/elon-musk-has-some-thoughts-about

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Elon Musk criticized The Bulwark, a political publication, after it published an article about him. In response, Musk warned the publication that they could face consequences if they continue their approach. Additionally, the article mentions Tim Miller addressing new college video footage of Iowa Republican congressional candidate Joe Mitchell, where he is seen making derogatory remarks. It also includes Mike Rogers' support for a war with Iran and how it might impact his chances in Michigan's Senate race.

Written by AI on 2026-10-24, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Elon Musk threatened The Bulwark, a conservative publication, after it published critical articles about him. In response to one such article, Musk tweeted, "If you want to live by the sword, that is how they will die too," implying potential consequences for the publication. Tim Miller, the founder of The Bulwark, responded to Musk's threats and also discussed other political topics, including embarrassing college footage surfacing of Iowa Republican congressional candidate Joe Mitchell, who previously supported former President Donald Trump. Additionally, Miller addressed Mike Rogers’ support for the Iran war, which could negatively impact Rogers' chances in Michigan’s Senate race due to voter frustration over high gas prices and Trump's foreign policy.

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🔮 Over at the White House, POTUS flip-flopped and un-canceled his Midwest rallies—so there will be more opportunities for the flat-out racism to keep flowing into Election Day.

2026-10-30 · assertive framing · Jane Coaston: JD Thinks Trump Voters Are Stupid

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2026-10-29 · mixed framing · David French: Kansas Hopium

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🔮 The gang runs through the whole Senate map and how big the Democratic wave could get, then they react to reports that Pete Hegseth has his eye on Marsha Blackburn’s Senate seat.

2026-10-28 · assertive framing · JVL’s Wild 57-Seat Senate Scenario Has Tim Doing the Math

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🔮 Elon Musk threatens The Bulwark, a MAGA candidate’s humiliating videos resurface, and Mike Rogers defends Trump’s war. Tim Miller responds to Elon Musk’s threats to The Bulwark’s after Musk said “if you want to live by the sword, that is how they will die too.”

2026-10-24 · assertive framing · Elon Musk Has Some Thoughts About The Bulwark. They’re Not Nice.

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2026-10-24 · assertive framing · GOP Senate Candidate Mike Collins Has Some Explaining to Do | The Trio

🔮 They discuss Sarah’s interview with Pete Buttigieg, why Jon Ossoff might be history’s choice for 2028 whether he likes it or not.

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Elon Musk Has Some Thoughts About The Bulwark. asserted

Musk → have → Bulwark

They’re Not Nice. asserted

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Elon Musk threatens The Bulwark, a MAGA candidate’s humiliating videos resurface, and Mike Rogers defends Trump’s war. Tim Miller responds to Elon Musk’s threats to The Bulwark’s after Musk said “if you want to live by the sword, that is how they will die too.” asserted

they → threaten → sword

Then, Tim also takes on Iowa Republican congressional candidate Joe Mitchell, who gave Donald Trump a homemade “Man of the Century” award before old college footage surfaced of Mitchell melting down over his penis size and making racist remarks about Black women. asserted

Mitchell → take → women

Plus, Tim explains why Mike Rogers’ support for the Iran war could hurt his chances in Michigan’s Senate race, as voters face higher gas prices and growing frustration with Trump’s foreign policy. uncertain

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