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In an unexpected appearance at the White House in February, Musk denied leading a "hostile takeover" of the US government, and defended his approach.

Thus it is, in the United States at least, whether through merger or hostile takeover, that there is now no meaningful distinction between conservative, far-right and fascist; they are also identified with the Republican Party.

And the headcount-slashing, hostile takeover approach is already producing similar results within the federal government.

This is no hostile takeover proposal — more like an actual proposal-proposal, with a really big dowry.

Explaining his actions to reporters in the Oval Office, Musk defended his plans and denied the assertion of rival Democrats that he embodied a "hostile takeover" of government.