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Chrisman argues that Elon Musk’s financial impact on right-wing politics is…

Brief

Chrisman claims Elon Musk’s influence equals about 44 George Soroses, arguing that this “new math” explains the recent surge in calls for a wealth tax; the post links Musk’s sheer scale of wealth or political spending directly to renewed policy debate over taxing the ultra-rich.

Why it matters

Chrisman argues that Elon Musk’s financial impact on right-wing politics is roughly equivalent to 44 times George Soros’s influence, using that ratio to explain renewed calls for a wealth tax.

Key details

  • He frames the comparison as “the new math” motivating renewed “shrieking about a wealth tax,” implying Musk’s scale of wealth or political spending is driving policy debate.
Source evidence

Do the new math on this and you’ll understand why the renewed shrieking about a wealth tax.

Chrisman (@chrisman)

Some are calling Elon the "George Soros of the right."

That's not really accurate. He's more like 44 George Soros' of the right.

— https://nitter.net/chrisman/status/1856915521360597251#m