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@elonmusk Should I wear a bullet proof vest?

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@elonmusk Kinda like the drug and recovery business in communities: OD➡️Narcan➡️OD➡️Narcan➡️OD The NGOs are cashing in and keeping the host alive just enough.

Incentives drive outcomes

@Aviation_Intel The future might be drone recovery. Can’t believe no one, not even @anduriltech, has looked into it. It wouldn't be difficult to create a utility rescue drone with an MTOW of 500 lbs to 2 tons. Silent, fast, and no fuss. In and out.

There is this perception that CSAR is just a rotary-wing thing. You cannot haul Little Birds and larger vehicles with a CV-22 let alone an HH-60W or MH-60. This is a forceable entry scenario. There are endless factors that go into the force mix and operational plan for a mission like this. You can't always just winch the guy out with a helo etc. You may not know exactly where the target even is.

Yes you do. Literally the damn mission set for this airframe and the exact use case and operational plan they train for with the exact assets they train with.

@elonmusk @XFreeze Most of Earth's solar potential is in developing or less-industrialized countries/regions (much of Africa, parts of the Middle East, Latin America, etc.). Equatorial/high-sun areas. In developed areas, it's mostly grids, permitting, storage, and policy speed.

@XFreeze You ain’t seen nothin yet

The fastest energy transition in human history is happening right now In 2015, solar generated 256 TWh globally Today it’s over 2,700 TWh. Solar met 83% of all new electricity demand growth in the first half of 2025 alone Renewables just overtook coal as the world’s #1 electricity source And we’re still just getting started "Solar electricity will become by far the biggest source of power for civilization” — Elon Musk The Sun sends Earth enough energy in 1 hour to power all of humanity for a full year. One year of sunlight contains more energy than every oil well, coal mine, and gas field on Earth - combined We are capturing a fraction of a fraction of that The only thing standing between us and energy abundance is the speed at which we choose to build We are not in an energy shortage We are in an urgency shortage

@elonmusk The Wright brothers was black.

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@CStewart2424 @SteveDilworth2 @megynkelly In hindsight. What would be your response if this were the headline this morning: “Dozens of Special Forces Killed and Over 120 captured in Daring Nighttime Rescue Attempt”

@CatballsOO @SteveDilworth2 @megynkelly But we didn’t - seriously not a good argument.

Pray God this is true

@FloppingAces @michaeldweiss What if we lost 50 and another two dozen or so captured alive?

Worth every f*cking penny. We burned hardware to bring an American home and deny the mullahs a propaganda trophy. A captured U.S. WSO would’ve been paraded on TV, tortured, exploited for intel, and used for humiliation theater. Instead, our guys flew into hell, got him out, and came home with zero U.S. fatalities. That’s what a country does for its own. Meanwhile blue states blow fortunes on fraud rackets and call it compassion. I’ll take $300 million to save an American warfighter over one more dime for parasites and scammers. Absolute heroes.

Details about the rescue op for the U.S. Weapon Systems Officer, via a U.S. military official: "The mountain top area on the left is where the WSO was hiding (he ejected 5ish miles northwest of there). The right area is the makeshift landing strip where they landed 2 C-130s and had 4 MH-6 Little Birds. "One Little Bird flew to that mountain top area and rescued the WSO and brought him back to the landing strip. And of course the two C-130s' nose gears got stuck in the dirt. So after a few hours they had to bring in three AFSOC Dash-8s to fly out the rescued WSO and the 100 or so personnel involved in the op." 1/2

@michaeldweiss Could’ve been done with only two little birds at night. Smaller the better! No need for more assets as more mishaps could happen.

@60Minutes I am ordering you to get into the healthcare business @elonmusk! Americans are hurting. $100 a month covers the basics 80/20. X Cross.

Two nights sleeping in her car. A 200-mile drive. All for a chance at free dental care. cbsn.ws/4tudyou

@_D_A_TT @megynkelly I’m aware of this system. Things have gotten much better but the risk is still there. The pilots are trained to evade and study the terrain ahead of time in case they fall behind enemy lines. I don’t like the lack of coordination/comms by both pilots. Shouldn’t have been lost.

@CatballsOO @megynkelly No, I’ll disagree. The physical body tracking/vital signs tracking of current downed U.S. Military pilots/ground personnel is unmatched. Enter CESL - Combat Survivor Evader Locator secure.boeingimages.com/archive/Combat… Add to that -

@XFreeze I’m surprised the previous administration didn’t take him to court for monopolistic business practices

Tesla’s Supercharger network just hit a massive new scale - 80,000+ active stalls worldwide It took over a decade to build the first 40,000 Now Tesla just doubled it in less than four years The scale is wild. In Q1 2026 alone: • 1.8 TWh of energy delivered • 53 million individual charging sessions completed • Network wait times dropped to just <1% Tesla is also rapidly rolling out the new V4 Superchargers, capable of true 500 kW speeds The best part is these are not just for Teslas - Ford, GM, Rivian, Mercedes, Hyundai, Kia, and nearly every major EV brand now let their drivers use the Tesla superchargers because of the extreme reliability and massive network Tesla offers Tesla quietly built the entire EV charging ecosystem, and now legacy automakers struggle to sell cars without it - they are heavily relying on Tesla’s massive network to make their vehicles truly viable on the road and give customers the confidence to buy their cars

@TigTiegen @sarahadams What's your end goal?

How much more direct do they have to be? Did they actually have to nuke American city? Bomb an American city I mean, what more would you want to validate this? This should happen decades ago. 1. Direct Attacks by Iran on U.S. • 1979-1981: Iran Hostage Crisis – Seized U.S. Embassy in Tehran; 52 Americans held 444 days (1 died in rescue attempt). • 2019: Downed U.S. Drone – IRGC shot down RQ-4 Global Hawk over Strait of Hormuz. • 2020: Missile Strikes on U.S. Bases in Iraq – Fired missiles at Al-Asad & Erbil; 100+ troops injured (brain injuries). 2. Proxy Attacks (Iran-Backed Groups) – Over 1,000 U.S. Deaths Total • 1983: Beirut Embassy Bombing – Hezbollah killed 63 (17 Americans). • 1983: Beirut Marine Barracks – Hezbollah bomb killed 241 U.S. Marines/personnel. • 1984: CIA Chief Buckley Murder – Hezbollah kidnapped/tortured/killed in Beirut. • 1980s: Beirut Kidnappings – Hezbollah took dozens of Americans; several executed. • 1996: Khobar Towers Bombing – Hezbollah al-Hejaz killed 19 U.S. airmen in Saudi Arabia. • 2003-2011: Iraq War – Shia militias (e.g., Kataib Hezbollah) killed 603-608 U.S. troops (~17% of total). • 2001-2021: Afghanistan – Aid to Taliban contributed to dozens-hundreds of U.S. casualties. • 2019: Oil/Shipping Attacks – Houthis hit Saudi facilities; disrupted U.S. interests. • 2023: Syria Drone Strike – Killed 1 U.S. contractor, wounded 5 troops. • Oct 2023: Hamas Attack – 46-48 Americans killed, 12 hostages (several executed). • 2023-2024: 180+ Attacks on U.S. Forces – In Iraq/Syria/Jordan; 3 killed, 180+ wounded. • 2024: Jordan Drone Attack – Kataib Hezbollah killed 3 U.S. soldiers, injured 40+. 3. Assassination Attempts on U.S. Soil (Foiled; 17 in 2020-2025, 27 Total Since 2011) • 2011: Saudi Ambassador Plot – IRGC-linked bomb plan in D.C. • 2022-2025: Bolton & Pompeo Plots – Multiple IRGC attempts; bounties offered. • 2023-2024: Journalist Alinejad Plots – Kidnapping/murder; second unsealed in 2024. • 2024: Merchant Plot – Tied to IRGC; targeted politicians (possibly Trump/Biden). • 2024: Farahani Plot – Spy sought hitmen for U.S. officials. • 2024: Shakeri Plot – Tasked to kill Trump; targeted Jewish Americans. • 2025: Multi-Country Plots – Assassinations/abductions in U.S./Europe. 4. Other Threats (Verbal, Cyber, Economic) • Verbal: “Death to America” chants; bases as “legitimate targets.” • Cyber: Hacks on U.S. infrastructure; 2024 election interference. • Economic/Maritime: Threats to close Strait of Hormuz; ship harassment. • Homeland: Post-2026 strike warnings for U.S. soil attacks. 5. Americans Currently Detained in Iran (as of March 2026) • At least 4-6 held (mostly dual nationals on bogus charges like espionage). • Known: Reza Valizadeh (journalist, detained 2024); Kamran Hekmati (2025); 2-4 unnamed. • Historical: Nearly 100 detained since 1979; U.S. freed 175+ wrongfully detained globally since 2025.

I’m frustrated by the resignation of the NCTC Director Kent at a moment when the threat environment demands steadiness, but first I wish him well. These are difficult roles with real consequences, and transitions like this should not come at the expense of continuity in our counterterrorism posture. We have a serious problem, and we need a steady hand at the helm to confront it directly. There are two larger issues that have been discussed around his resignation that cannot be ignored. First, Iran has been the primary state sponsor of terrorism for nearly 50 years. That is not a talking point, it is a foundational reality that has shaped the modern counterterrorism fight. Other actors matter, including al-Qaeda, ISIS, and the Muslim Brotherhood, but Iran has consistently been a central driver, a persistent threat, and a key force behind the scale of terrorism we face today. Second, we cannot afford to rewrite the origins or evolution of conflicts like Syria. I watched how that war began in real-time, with foreign fighter returnees from jihadist battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan mobilizing others to join them in efforts to topple Bashar al-Assad. I saw fighters leaving places like Derna and Benghazi to join that fight. These terrorists led the early phases of the war in Syria long before outside powers like U.S. or Israel developed strategies or showed meaningful concern. Groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS were not byproducts of the conflict, they were architects of it. They bear responsibility, and we should not obscure that. In later years, as external powers became more involved, particularly Russia and the U.S., the focus drifted. Strategic competition began to overshadow core counterterrorism objectives. That shift created space for terrorist groups to adapt, regroup, and believe they could outlast us. And in many ways, they have. Just months ago, more than 3,000 hardened ISIS fighters, some with prior ties to al-Qaeda and al-Nusrah Front, were freed from detention in Syria. Approximately half of those released in Syria have already showed up in Afghanistan saying they were ready to work with the Bin Laden sons in the next 25 year phase of al-Qaeda’s jihad on America. This is how it works they move to the next battlefield. We cannot afford revisionist history when it comes to our terrorist enemies. These networks are patient, adaptive, and committed. They are not sleeping, they are planning, and many of those plans are aimed at our homeland. The priority now is not narrative, it is readiness. We either confront this threat honestly, or we deal with the consequences later.

@BrianB1350243 @joe_socket2me @megynkelly There's a difference between operations and training. I wouldn't want you to be anywhere near me in battle. Say hi to your bf for me.

@CatballsOO @joe_socket2me @megynkelly Here is a shocker for you, all CSAR operations are put together last minute. Tell me you are a dumbfuck with no clue how things work without telling me. I wonder what 7 years of my career was spent doing? 🤔 the only thing sloppy here is your asshole from pleasuring your step dad

@joe_socket2me @megynkelly Not the way they pulled it off. It was very sloppy. The SF community are not studying the country like we did Iraq. Looks like it was all put together at the last moment. Have to prepare for this everyday.

@CatballsOO @megynkelly Really! You don't give much credit or ingenuity of the US Special Forces, CIA and rescue forces. The 2nd aviator WAS rescued!

@megynkelly Meg, your fktard base are playing Monday morning QBs. While I’m glad the soldier is safe, this situation could easily happen again w/ a worse outcome. I stand by my point: he was heading the wrong way, and that’s sometimes necessary to reach higher ground x.com/CatballsOO/sta…

@elonmusk @matteopelleg This is why it’s smart to wait and buy used. It will get to a point where a 2021 and older Tesla models will sell for less than $10k.

@matteopelleg True

Buying a Tesla in 2026 is like buying an iphone in 2010 You know eventually everyone will get one

@piersmorgan We took massive risk that could’ve gone south, similar to Operation Red Wings (2005), which two Chinooks were shot down back to back by a 14-year-old Afghan, but I guess it was worth it. Glad the WSO safe, of course, and we will learn from this.

The more I read about the US mission to rescue their 2nd downed airman in Iran, the more astounding it is. Kudos to the CIA, SEAL Team 6, and all the others involved in finding their man & getting him out. And to him, for incredible guts & tenacity. nypost.com/2026/04/05/wor…

@elonmusk sfgate.com/la/article/tes… “LA’s Tesla Diner is so dead, even the protestors gave up”

The Tesla Diner is obviously not something that matters financially to Tesla, but it is one of those small delights that bring joy to life

@kaitlancollins That’s why we love him, Kaitland. He’s on another level.

Trump this a.m.

@GenFlynn Likewise. But for the record, I will never put my precious life on the line for a Leftist.

Those who willingly place themselves in harms way for the protection of the oppressed makes the motto of the SAS come to life: “Who Dares Wins.” it emphasizes that calculated risks are necessary to achieve goals, and failure is a learning experience that contributes to eventual success.  For those who live this ideal daily serves as a reminder to take action rather than waiting for perfect conditions. It implies that daring to fail is a necessary step in succeeding. It promotes boldness over caution while simultaneously overcoming fear and doubt to pursue common goals. Despite the differing opinions about this war, we need to be champions for the oppressed and when brave men and women are ordered into harm’s way, we must encourage our citizens and especially our leaders to stand persistent and resilient against the many challenges our militaries will likely face against those who wish death and destruction on our way of life. “Qui Audet Vincit” To all: Have a Blessed Easter! .@williams_rje 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🙏🏼