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California Governor and Elon Musk clash over misinformation claims

  • California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused Elon Musk of spreading lies about the state’s wildfire response, escalating their online conflict over misinformation.
  • Musk blamed the loss of homes on bad governance and water shortages, while firefighters countered that water was available in reservoirs.
  • Newsom claimed Musk encouraged looting by amplifying false claims about decriminalization, asserting that looting remains illegal.
  • Misinformation about wildfires is rampant on social media, with false narratives targeting California’s policies and practices, including diversity efforts in the fire department.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused billionaire Elon Musk of spreading "lies" about the authorities' response to the fires devastating Los Angeles, intensifying their dispute over the role of disinformation, AFP notes. US President-elect Donald…

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused billionaire Elon Musk, owner of the X platform, of spreading "lies" related to the authorities' response to the fires that devastated Los Angeles, intensifying their dispute over the role of misinformation.

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Baller Alert broke the news in on Monday, January 13, 2025.
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