A rumor that Tesla and X owner Elon Musk would pay for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump was circulating online in mid-November 2024. For example, the Facebook page America - Love It or Leave It posted the claim on Nov. 14. (Facebook/America - Love It or Leave It)Some Facebook users seemed to interpret the rumor as being real. Rather, the claim originated with America - Love It or Leave It, a Facebook page that describes its output as satirical in nature. The fictional story spread after Trump nominated Musk to head a new Department of Government Efficiency.

Source: Washington Post November 17, 2024 00:35 UTC