Dogecoin co-founder Billy Marcus, known online as Shibetoshi Nakamoto, recently expressed his opinions on social media and criticized the Biden administration’s approach to Donald Trump and Elon Musk. criticized. Marcus said in a statement that the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) actions were politically motivated, suggesting they were similar to tactics often associated with authoritarian regimes.
His comments highlighted concerns about the use of federal resources for what he sees as targeted actions against political opponents.
Dogecoin founder reacts to Justice Department action against Donald Trump and Elon Musk
The Dogecoin co-founder’s comments followed a post by Vice President Kamala Harris criticizing Donald Trump’s plans to weaponize the Justice Department against his political opponents if he is re-elected. In response, Marcus suggested that the current administration has already used similar tactics to target President Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and others.
He stressed that using the Justice Department as a tool against political opponents is consistent with behavior typical of authoritarian regimes. His comments came days after the Justice Department issued a warning to Elon Musk’s America PAC over a $1 million voter lottery. Legal experts are divided on whether the giveaway violates federal voting rules.
What’s more, Dogecoin’s co-founder argued that it is authoritarian for political leaders to use legal institutions to silence dissent. He emphasized:
“Kamala Harris is right. Weaponizing the Justice Department against political opponents is certainly something dictators do, like the Democrats going after Donald Trump and Elon Musk.”
In addition to criticizing the Biden administration, the Dogecoin co-founder defended Elon Musk, whom he sees as a victim of media manipulation. Marcus said media coverage has unfairly shaped the public’s perception of masks. The Dogecoin co-founder claimed that the media is distorting facts to create a narrative that “Elon Musk is to blame” and influencing public opinion.
Cardano founder criticizes Kamala Harris
Amid this debate, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson spoke out against Kamala Harris’ comments. Harris drew similarities between Donald Trump’s political actions and those of authoritarian leaders, likening him to someone like Adolf Hitler. Hoskinson criticized the comparison, arguing that such statements diminish the seriousness of past atrocities and create a polarized environment.
Meanwhile, Tesla’s CEO continues to support Donald Trump’s US election campaign, donating more than $118 million to his political action committee. Additionally, recent reports suggest that Elon Musk is in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing a wide range of topics including business and geopolitics.
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