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Kimmel Critiques Musk’s Government Contracts Amid Controversy
In a recent episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” host Jimmy Kimmel didn’t hold back on his criticism of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, calling attention to what he perceives as the latter’s incompetence and apparent corruption in business dealings.
Kimmel’s commentary followed a satirical recap of the tumultuous happenings during the Trump administration, where he humorously remarked, “so much has happened, so many great things. Inflation is up, unemployment is up, eggs cost more than iPhones, the measles is back, planes are running into each other. I’m getting dizzy just thinking about how great America is again.” This set the stage for his sharp critique of Musk.
In his monologue, Kimmel highlighted the recent shift in a significant government contract for communications upgrades from Verizon to Musk’s Starlink. Citing a report from the Washington Post, Kimmel noted, “the good news is, the good news is that while Elon is busy throwing the whole country into a blender, he’s making plenty of money.”
The host pointed out that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had a multi-billion dollar contract with Verizon but was now planning to transfer that contract to Starlink, which Musk owns. Kimmel’s delivery was punctuated with humor, as he sarcastically remarked, “Oh no, there’s nothing shady about it at all,” following a chorus of boos from the audience.
“All in, companies owned by Elon Musk have been the recipient of more than 30 billion dollars from our government. That’s billion with a B. And nuts, with an N,” Kimmel emphasized, pointing out the scale of the financial relationship between Musk’s ventures and government contracts.
He further quipped, “Putting Elon Musk in charge of government contracts is like putting Pac-Man in charge of fruit. It’s a bad idea,” cleverly likening Musk’s business approach to a video game character known for devouring anything in sight.
Conclusion
Kimmel’s monologue serves not just as a critique of Musk’s business practices, but also as a broader commentary on the intertwining of private enterprises and government contracts, raising questions about accountability and ethics in these transactions. For those interested, the full segment of his monologue is available to watch below:
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