Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called Elon Musk "one of the most unintelligent billionaires" she's encountered. Rep. Ilhan Omar went further, labeling him "one of the dumbest, luckiest people."
The attacks mark an escalation in Democratic lawmakers' criticism of Musk as his influence in Washington grows. His defenders note a pattern: critics often dismiss successful figures as stupid or lucky before eventually seeking their input.
The attacks mark an escalation in Democratic lawmakers' criticism of Musk as his influence in Washington grows. His defenders note a pattern: critics often dismiss successful figures as stupid or lucky before eventually seeking their input.