After previously claiming that the results of the election didn’t ‘add up’, Anonymous is back to give us another ominous warning about Donald Trump‘s current administration.
Now, the ‘hacktivist’ group has shared a video highlighting the dangers of a potential ‘Project Russia’ plan.
This takes its name from Yuriy Shalyganov’s four books published between 2005 and 2010, with Project Russia discussing a ‘controlled global collapse’ and takeover of a ‘supranational’ state that’s ruled by a ‘Prince-Monk’ figure.
In its latest video, Anonymous says, “The writing is on the f**king wall, Trump, Musk, and Putin are playing a dangerous game.” Referring to a ‘love-fest’ between the POTUS and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as a ‘red flag’, the group discusses cosy phone calls, shared campaign mottos, and chats about Ukraine. Anonymous continues, “Now add Musk, pulling the strings in the US government’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, slashing public programs while sucking up power, and we’ve got the perfect storm for democratic destruction.”
Reminding us that no one voted for Elon Musk on a ballot, Anonymous claims his “self-styled crusade is nothing more than a bullsh*t narrative crafted to justify his own power grab.”
Continuing its tirade against the world’s richest man, Anonymous said: “Musk’s parade of empty promises and hollow patriotism is as transparent as it is dangerous. The man is the very f**king embodiment of everything conspiracy theorists warned us about.”
Circling back to Project Russia, Anonymous warned: “This isn’t paranoia, ‘Project Russia’, a documented plan to destabilise Western democracies.”
It says how the books detail “this exact f**king playbook, exploit economic chaos, co-opt influential figures and erode public trust until democracy is a smouldering ruin.”
The video ends with a powerful but concerning call to action, telling viewers to fight against “the corrupt and the rich oligarchs” and asking, “So, are you ready to lose your freedom? Is worshiping the rich worth the cost of losing your democracy?”
Although signing off with the usual promise of ‘expect us’, it sounds like Anonymous is more riled up than usual.
Musk has previously mocked Anonymous for its thoughts, and something tells us the tech billionaire won’t be impressed by the latest barrage.
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The US President said that plans for a possible war with China should not be shared with the Tesla CEO because of his business interests.
Supposedly, his connections could pose a conflict of interest when it comes to US military matters, said Trump.
“Elon has businesses in China,” Trump said. “And he would be susceptible, perhaps, to that.”
This is a surprising response from Trump, who usually brushes off questions about Musk’s dual roles in government and business.
The tech billionaire reportedly visited the Pentagon last Friday (21 March) morning to discuss reducing costs, part of his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed it up, saying Musk was there ‘to talk about efficiencies, to talk about innovations.’
So far, Musk hasn’t had any role in military operations or defence intelligence, even though the Department of Defense is expected to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs soon. Not to mention that Musk has been at the forefront of mass layoffs and federal cuts in recent months.
Musk’s involvement in any US dealings with China would raise red flags, as the South African has economic interests in China.
In response to rumours about him being briefed on a possible conflict with China in The New York Times, Musk called it ‘pure propaganda’ and threatened to find those who leaked the information.
“I look forward to the prosecutions of those at the Pentagon who are leaking maliciously false information,” he wrote. “They will be found.”
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He reposted Trump’s initial post that read: “The Fake News is at it again, this time the Failing New York Times. […] How disgraceful it is that the discredited media can make up such lies. Anyway, the story is completely untrue!!!”
In another statement, Trump added: “They made that up because it’s a good story to make up. They’re very dishonest people.”
Furthermore, a Pentagon spokesperson pointed reporters to a social media post by Hegseth, who insisted again that the visit had nothing to do with China.
“I called up Pete [Hegseth] and I said: ‘Is there any truth to that?’ Absolutely not, he’s there for Doge, not there for China. And if you ever mentioned China, I think he’d walk out of the room.”
“We welcomed him today to the Pentagon to talk about [the ‘department of government efficiency’], to talk about efficiencies, to talk about innovations. It was a great informal conversation,” Hegseth replied.
The Defence Secretary suggested that the report was intended to ‘undermine whatever relationship the Pentagon has’ with the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.
Still, some in the defence industry are uneasy about how much access Musk has to sensitive information, especially with his growing influence in both government and business.
The long-awaited return for two stranded astronauts is finally in sight after spending what will be an insane 286 days in space.
Sunita ‘Suni’ Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore were only expected to be on the International Space Station (ISS) for eight days, a mission which started back in June 2024.
However, a series of technical malfunctions on the Boeing Starliner made their return to Earth almost impossible. As such, the pair’s over-nine-month stay on the satellite made national news headlines.
NASA had initially planned a return in February, but the mission faced delays due to technical issues with a rocket clamp arm.
Then, on March 12, another attempt was made to launch a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft from Kennedy Space Center, but was aborted at the last minute due to a hydraulic issue with the launch tower.
As they made preparations for their journey home, Williams and Wilmore took a moment to send a message of gratitude to Elon Musk and Donald Trump on X, thanking them for their role in the astronauts’ return.
“We’re coming back before long, so don’t make all those plans without me,” Williams said. “We’ll be back before too long.” Musk reposted the video on Sunday, adding heart and rocket emojis.
Likewise, President Trump reshared the video on his own social media platform, Truth Social.
“All of us have the utmost respect for Mr [Elon] Musk and obviously respect and admiration for our president of the United States, Donald Trump,” Wilmore said. “We appreciate them and we appreciate all they do for us, human spaceflight for our nation, and we’re thankful for the positions they are in.”
Crew-10 arrived at the ISS in the early hours of Sunday 16 March. Brandon Bell / Staff / Getty
After a lot of political spout, with Musk accusing the Biden administration of ‘abandoning,’ Trump ordered his close ally and CEO of SpaceX to bring them back.
Asked about the stranded astronauts, Trump had said: “We love you and we’re coming up to get you and you shouldn’t have been up there so long.
“The most incompetent president in our history has allowed that to happen to you… I’ve authorized Elon Musk to go and get them and he’s prepared to do so.” (sic)
With Crew-10 now onboard, they will take over ISS operations, replacing Williams, Wilmore, and Crew-9 astronauts Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov. The new team, including Commander Anne McClain, pilot Nichole Ayers, JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, is set to spend the next six months on the station.
Barring any further delays, NASA expects Williams and Wilmore’s return journey to begin on 18 March at 1:05 am, with their capsule set to splash down off the Florida coast at approximately 5:57 pm. But adapting to life on Earth again will not be without its challenges.
As well as being the owner of X and CEO of SpaceX, the tech billionaire still retains his position as Tesla CEO – despite also heading up the government’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Although Musk’s role as the head of the DOGE makes him a ‘special government employee’ rather than an elected official, the backlash against his cuts to the federal spend have spilled over into Telsa
It’s no coincidence that Elon Musk stepping up with the DOGE coincides with Tesla stocks plummeting. As well as wiping $800 billion of its market cap, Musk lost a jaw-dropping $29 billion in a single day.
Seven families have signed the letter raising concerns over Tesla’s future (Andrew Harnik / Staff / Getty)
President Donald Trump has tried to sweep the increasing Tesla boycott under the rug, even turning the front of the White House into his own Tesla showroom and stumping up for a brand-new Tesla Model S. This caused a stir in itself, especially remembering the Model S has had 37 safety recalls.
Even though Tesla saw a brief uptick in Tesla stocks, boycotts, vandalism, and even bullets being fired at Tesla dealerships continue to paint the EV brand in a negative light.
Things are only getting worse, as the families of seven people who were seriously injured or killed in Tesla incidents involving self-driving technology have written to the Transportation Department.
As noted by Politico, the letter calls for Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to address the potential involvement of the Trump administration in the running of Tesla.
Their concerns include the idea that the POTUS could repeal a rule that requires automobile companies to report crashes that involve advanced driver assistance technologies and automated driving systems: “We are deeply concerned that NHTSA’s oversight of autonomous vehicle (AV) systems may be weakened.
“We fear this important measure is under threat given recent media reports and the influence of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, whose company operates the most widely used [advanced driver assistance technologies] in America.”
Tesla has to answer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which still has powers to recall vehicles. It’s reported that several NHTSA employees have been culled by Elon Musk’s brutal cull of probationary employees, and although there are plans to bring them back, the Department of Transportation is bracing for more layoffs.
The signatories write: “The deaths of our loved ones were preventable. As Secretary, you have the power to ensure these tragedies are not repeated. By maintaining strong federal safeguards, you can prevent more families from having to face the same heartbreak we have endured.”
A Department of Transportation spokesperson reiterated that Duffy’s “heart goes out to the victims’ families, and he takes their concerns seriously.”
It concluded: “As the Secretary made clear during his confirmation hearing, he is committed to allowing NHTSA’s investigators to follow the evidence and operate objectively…
“The agency will continue to enforce the law on all manufacturers of motor vehicles and equipment in accordance with the Vehicle Safety Act and the agency’s data-driven, risk-based investigative process.”
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It would be hard to argue against the fact that Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US election has been incredibly beneficial for Elon Musk as an individual and Tesla as a company, as both saw their values increase dramatically in the months immediately following last November.
Musk’s increased power within the government, while incredibly controversial, has raised his profile significantly and also given him a close and incredibly powerful ally in the president.
While Tesla has seen it’s first sales decline in nearly a decade and continues to lose value on the stock market in recent weeks, the car company retains strong support from President Trump, shown best in a bizarre publicity stunt outside the White House where Trump claimed he would buy a ‘brand new Tesla’ and that vandalism towards Tesla dealerships will be classified as ‘domestic terrorism’.
Musk’s close relationship with Tesla proved to be incredibly beneficial in the months following the election (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
In a shocking contradiction of this confidence, however, company representatives from Tesla have written a letter to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer regarding the harmful impact of President Trump’s tariffs on the vehicle company’s international exports, as reported by CNN.
“As a U.S. manufacturer and exporter,” the letter illustrates, “Tesla encourages USTR to consider the downstream impacts of certain proposed actions taken to address unfair trade practices.
“While Tesla recognizes and supports the importance of fair trade, the assessment undertaken by USTR of potential actions to rectify unfair trade should also take into account exports from the United States.”
This comes at a time where the Trump administration’s aggressive trade policies involving tariffs open the door up for retaliatory actions by targeted countries, which would in turn harm the exported sales of Tesla vehicles outside of the United States.
Further CNN reports indicate that Tesla sales are already down around 45% in Europe during the month of January, so further tariffs which would either increase the price for the consumer or incur additional costs for Tesla would stand to lose the company more money.
The letter also outlined that the Trade Representative should consider the “limitations in the domestic supply chain,” making reference to the necessity of important key components such as lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicle production.
Tesla argues that it still relies on imports of key components for their electric vehicles (Xiaolu Chu/Getty Images)
While Tesla themselves do have some factories within the US capable of producing lithium-ion batteries and other key parts, the company likely still relies heavily on imports from countries like China, who have been hit heavily by tariffs from the US government.
China is also Tesla’s second largest market, as per Reuters, delivering record sales in 2024 with 36.7% of all vehicle sales made in the country, so any retaliatory tariffs from the Chinese government on EVs would significant harm their profits – especially as the market has grown increasingly competitive with offerings from rivals like Xiaomi and BYD, reported by the New York Times.
