Fake Post Falsely Claims That Elon Musk Has Influence on Trump

A fabricated image circulating on Facebook claims that Elon Musk posted on X saying that President-elect Donald Trump will do anything he tells him to do. The image was created by a Reddit user as a parody and there is no evidence to support that Musk actually made such a statement. Musk has publicly supported Trump in the past and the claim of his influence over Trump is baseless. The image was posted on Reddit under a section that labels posts as ironic or satirical unless noted otherwise. This type of content can be considered “stolen satire,” misleading readers into believing it is authentic. Trump has publicly praised Musk but has not always followed his recommendations for appointments in his administration. USA TODAY has debunked similar altered images portraying Musk making controversial statements. Both Reuters and the Australian Associated Press have also debunked the claim. It is important to be cautious of fabricated images and false information circulating on social media platforms.

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