Yesterday had my Tesla Model Y (HW3) drive me from eastern Iowa down to HustleTown (Houston). At the supercharger in Grinnell, IA; I ran into three Rivian employees with 3 Rivian R2s. They were doing some over the road testing from Ohio down to California. Was cool talking to them. They walked me around the new R2 and then they let me sit in the driver seat and showed me the different features in the car. Great interaction and nice car. Good people. Ran into them later at the Lamoni Iowa charger. Now at stomping grounds of @JCChristopher

8 days left to indict Anthony Fauci

The DOJ has ONE WEEK left to charge Anthony Fauci for the worst cover-up in modern medical history. He lied to Congress about funding gain-of-function research in Wuhan. Millions died. Trillions were spent. And Fauci walked away with book deals and fawning media coverage instead of handcuffs. I re-upped my criminal referral to the DOJ because the evidence is overwhelming, and justice has been delayed long enough. RT if you’re ready to see Fauci behind bars.

Why should anyone be forced to pay property taxes. The state doesn’t buy the house you did. You bought the home, improved it, put a mortgage on it and paid for it. The state collects sales taxes & business taxes to fund services. Imagine the 70 year old who owns a home today valued at $2M - they bought 30 years ago for $50,000, maintained the house for 30 years and finally paid the house off - Why should they or their heirs pay any tax much less on the increased value? They will say, “who’s going to support the roads, police, fire department and schools? Sales tax & local businesses can support those things. For those who support property taxes understand you open the door for the state to collect taxes on ALL property; boats, cars, clothes, art, bicycles, gym equipment, grills, tools, silverware, jet skis, stocks, retirement accounts - everything. 27 states reassess annually, and the rest, do so every 3 years OR lie California, any time you improve the property! It’s brutal and it’s endless! If you support property taxes on personal property you are either; a) a communist b) confused c) academic d) free loader End Property Taxes!

🤦‍♂️ Iowa is heading down the wrong path with these proposed bills on autonomous vehicles. Instead of embracing innovation like Tesla’s Robotaxi in major cities or Tesla’s ongoing FSD advancements, lawmakers are pushing restrictions that would: - Require a human driver for any commercial use (HF 2375) — blocking airport shuttles, robotaxis, deliveries, etc. - Make owners fully liable even in no-fault crashes (HSB 598), like getting T-boned by a drunk driver while the AV has a green light. This protects unions and trial lawyers more than public safety or progress. The tech is advancing rapidly - federal standards are coming - but Iowa risks being left behind, stifling jobs, efficiency, and safer roads long-term. We need forward-thinking policy, not fear-based bans. Iowa should lead on innovation, not lag. Source: kcrg.com/2026/02/17/autonomo…

URGENT UPDATE: I’ve never experienced anything quite like today in my life. I’ve interacted with the Cartel and have witnessed some crazy things in the desert in ‘24. But what strikes me is how organized these agitators in Minneapolis are. They have spotters everywhere in the city and suburbs, on street corners, even 30 minutes away from downtown. They have people at hotels that work with them and signal to them which made it making it difficult for us to lose our tail once my cover was blown. Usually I lose a tail. Not this time. We switched locations THREE times. I recorded and posted this while leaving Wayzata, while they were STILL surveilling. We all agreed we must make the threats public ASAP, even if we had people still in the field with the hidden cams. Earlier around noon, while @camhigby released his report on the Signal threads, I was inside what appeared to be a fully autonomous Zone. No police presence. The police were told to leave. I identified myself as Press and they said they will kill Press and will not let me leave. My skin was fully covered because it was so cold. But because they couldn’t verify who I was, they screamed and started throwing ice bottles at us. One hit, @SKRUCHTENMMA , a marine who was with me. They patted him down like THEY were the authorities, attempting to confiscate any weapons. They were set to destroy our vehicle before we even got to it. I will have a full video report shortly. But the bigger picture here is more important. I am angry. But not at the agitators. I find myself already angry at the people who don’t understand what we’re dealing with and will do nothing about it. When I got to the suburbs I felt like I was in a simulation. I believe the American people need to wake up. This moment is a warning about where we’re headed. Fear pushes people to care only about their money and their families—I get it. But when fear turns inward, when self-preservation and greed replace moral courage, evil goes unchallenged. And history shows that what we ignore today will come for all of us tomorrow. Ironically and incredibly, I see that these Communists do not fear death in the same way most good people seem to. The only thing the Communists fear is exposure itself. And that’s good news because it may be our only option. I’m dead serious about investigating the prosecutors themselves if they don’t hold these Minnesota fraudsters and violent mobsters accountable for what they’re doing. Stay tuned for the videos.

Just started Tesla Robotaxi drives in Austin with no safety monitor in the car. Congrats to the @Tesla_AI team! If you’re interested in solving real-world AI, which is likely to lead to AGI imo, join Tesla AI. Solving real-world AI for Optimus will be 100X harder than cars.

Rep Byron Donalds demands Tim Walz apologize to ICE agents Byron Donalds “Is it the responsibility of ICE to actually deport illegal aliens in the United States who are here? Isn't that their responsibility?” Tim Walz “Yes, it is, Congressman, except that the Constitution is not an inconvenience. It’s not an either or” Byron Donalds “Nobody said an inconvenience, you have a responsibility to deport illegal aliens. And the president is going through that process right now. And let's be very clear, the previous administration, they abused every process there is. Under border laws to allow more than 10 million people into the country illegally. And this is a burden on all Americans so the president is doing his job. It is sick to refer to Americans who are ICE agents as Gestapo. Governor, you're wrong. You need to apologize to these agents. They're doing their jobs. They are Americans. They serve this country with honor and decency and respect. Do not diminish their work simply because you tried to make a cheap point that you could tweet.“

My first @robotaxi ride in Berkeley, California. It was so smooth and intuitive! Amazing work @Tesla_AI @Tesla @elonmusk The future is here!

This is so impressive to watch. This @Tesla autonomous vehicle delivery has it all. Highways, City Streets, pedestrians, neighborhoods etc. It just works. The video states this was delivered with Robotaxi software that was replaced with FSD Supervised after delivery. I'm not sure what all the differences are, but this vehicle is not a Robotaxi like I drove last weekend. The hatchback didn't have the extra cover most likely covering communications/telemetry equipment. Additionally, the main screen on this vehicle showed the vehicle settings button on the lower left part of the screen that was not visible on the build of Robotaxi software we drove in on June 22. These are subtle differences, but I wanted to point out some differences I noticed.

Well said Omar

The Robotaxi rollout in Austin is gonna be fascinating to watch.

You non Tesla owners don't get it. Tesla's brand is not Elon Musk's tweets. Tesla's brand is hearing your passengers scream as you push down on the accelerator. Tesla's brand is your family getting into a warm car with heated seats & cabin on a cold winter night, even though your car is parked in the garage. Tesla's brand is getting a notification on your phone that your car has a new software update available. Tesla's brand is eating an In-N-Out burger while the car handles driving for you. Tesla's brand is showing up at a Supercharger, plugging it into your car, and just walking away without worrying about payment details. Tesla's brand is knowing that the Supercharger will work every time. Tesla's brand is when someone drives their family off a cliff but everyone survives because 5 star safety is never enough for Tesla. Try all you want to tarnish this great American company. I love Tesla, and so do millions of other people around the world.

This speech will change your life…

If you want to meaningfully impact aging in America, start with obesity—few things erode longevity and quality of life as profoundly, accelerating the biological aging process and fueling nearly every major chronic disease. Obesity alone is linked to 13 types of cancer and cuts life expectancy by 3–10 years, depending on severity. It promotes DNA damage and accelerates our fundamental aging process—often measured by epigenetic age. It’s one of the principal differences between the U.S. and many of the world’s longest-lived nations. We’re overfed but undernourished. 60% of all calories Americans consume come from ultra-processed foods that: • Fail to induce proper satiety, pushing us to overeat. • Remain cheaper than whole foods, economically incentivizing the least healthy choices. • Hijack our dopamine reward pathways, reinforcing addictive eating behaviors. This trifecta—no satiety, low cost, and built-in addictiveness—keeps us in a cycle of poor health outcomes and runaway healthcare costs. But caloric excess is only part of the problem—we are also nutrient-deficient. Low omega-3 levels—affecting 80 to 90% of Americans—carry the same mortality risk as smoking. Vitamin D deficiency—easily corrected—compromises immune function, cognition, and longevity. Nearly half of Americans don't get enough magnesium—impairing DNA repair and increasing the risk of cancer. We are not solving these problems—we are medicating them. The average American over 65 takes five or more prescription drugs daily—stacking interactions that compound in unpredictable ways. We must start treating physical inactivity as a disease. It carries the same mortality risk as smoking, heart disease, and diabetes. Going from a low cardiorespiratory fitness to a low normal adds 2.1 years to life expectancy. By age 50, many Americans have already lost 10% of their peak muscle mass. By 70, many have lost up to 40%. This isn’t just about looking strong. It’s about survival. • Higher muscle mass means improved insulin sensitivity - it means a 30% lower mortality risk. • Grip strength is a stronger predictor of cardiovascular mortality - the number one cause of death in the United States - than high blood pressure. • The strongest middle-aged adults have a 42% lower dementia risk. And yet, we treat resistance training as optional. It is not. It is the most powerful intervention we have against aging including increasing muscle mass, strength and bone density. Hip fractures alone kill 20–60% of older adults within a year. This is a death sentence we can prevent with resistance training - which has been shown to lower fracture risk by 30-40%. The current RDA for protein is too low for older adults. Studies have shown when it's increased by half this reduces frailty by 32%, while doubling it, combined with resistance training, increases muscle mass by 27% and strength by 10% more than training alone. If we want to prevent muscle loss and frailty, we must update our protein recommendations and prioritize strength training. We must foster a culture of American exceptionalism built on daily, effortful exercise. Not as an afterthought. Not as a luxury. But as a non-negotiable foundation for aging, but also clear thinking, resilience, and even leadership. The body and brain are not separate. The consequences of poorly regulated blood sugar, sedentary living, and muscle loss are not just physical—they affect cognition, judgment, and resilience. We cannot medicate our way out of what we have behaved our way into. Grateful for the chance to share my voice at the Senate Aging Committee (@SenateAging). A special thank you to Senator Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) for making this opportunity possible.

Tesla stock's current drawdown is about 30% from its high. There have been 15 other times in the $TSLA's history with 30% drawdowns. When Tesla went up 125% to $488/share (from $213) in less than 60 days between October and December of 2024, it was Elon's doing. Now that Tesla stock has dropped to levels not seen since...75 days ago, people say it's Elon's fault. A big drawdown after a quick 125% rise is not surprising. As any long term Tesla shareholder knows, volatility is par for the course with this stock. Tesla often goes long periods where it outperforms the market and long periods where it underperforms. Drama around Elon and DOGE will only continue to increase as their work continues. Elon will continue to be himself, as he always has been. There is no changing that. Tesla stock was a rollercoaster 7 years ago, 5 years ago, 3 years ago, last year and now today. That's also likely not going to change, whether up or down. A lot is in store for Tesla in 2025: • New Model Y launch • More affordable models launch in first half of this year, utilizing aspects of Tesla's next-gen platform • First builds of Tesla Semi at newly built factory • Pilot production of Optimus. Will include next-generation hand with 22 degrees of freedom (human hand has 27 DOF. Gen-2 Optimus had 11 DOF) • Cybertruck RWD launch • Cybercab production lines currently being prepped at Giga Texas • Launch of FSD (Unsupervised) and initial Robotaxi rides in Austin, TX • New Megapack factory in Shanghai starts mass production doubling Tesla's global production capacity • Tesla Lithium Refinery in Texas starts production • Powerwall 3 production ramp continues • 500 kW charging unlocked for Cybertruck, 1.2MW (1,200kW) for Tesla Semi at V4 Superchargers with V4 cabinets in Q3 • Expansion of Tesla's "Cortex" Supercomputer GPU training cluster at Giga Texas You can decide to either get worked up about the latest controversy, or decide to drown out the noise and reaffirm to yourself why you're in Tesla stock. Holding Tesla stock long-term is not for the faint of heart, but those who do will probably be rewarded so long as Tesla continues to execute on its goals. A lot of exciting stuff is around the corner with this company, so buckle up.

CALIBRATE YOUR CAMERAS! My FSD 12.6.3 is a different car after the process. If you’re having issues, DO IT!

Also worth cleaning the inside of the windshield in front of the main cameras. Makes a huge difference. Once cleaned, recalibrate and you should be good to go!

Ok, let them wear these “I won capitalism” shirts in a world where we don’t have any advanced technology because nobody wanted to suffer the excruciating pain and drama of building a multi hundred billion dollar business. You only need to build a $2 billion dollar business to actually max out the $999 million cap you’re proposing. There are many everyday products that YOU depend on, including life saving medical devices, that would not exist today if nobody was incentivized to scale their business to over $2 billion. Your post shows an extremely poor level of systems thinking and understanding of how businesses and founders work. If you use a digital or medical device of any kind, you are a hypocrite because many of those things wouldn’t exist if we capped net worth at $999 million. Even if these founders build products and never exceed a $999 million net worth, capping the incentive at that amount will mean that they exit early, never take the business to the next level, and never start another business again. Steve Jobs net worth in the year 2000 was $3 billion. No more IPhone. Elon Musk’s net worth was $2 billion in 2012. Sorry, no affordable Tesla vehicles, reusable rockets, or Neuralink chips to help paraplegics. You forced these people to leave way too early because of their dwindling ownership share of their businesses as a result of forced selling of shares, and therefore a significantly reduced influence over management decisions. Business dictators like Jobs and Elon need control over management decisions or they leave, and then the MBA clowns take over and run the business into the ground. Here’s one of numerous scenarios that you’re probably too stupid to understand. With your proposal, hostile takeovers of publicly owned businesses would be super easy to accomplish by manipulating the stock price upward and forcing the founder to sell their holdings above $999 million, reducing their ownership percentage and allowing hedge funds to swoop in and acquire shares for pennies on the dollar when the stock price is then manipulated downward via short selling. Founders ownership goes down from 25% to 5% in a year, loses control of the company, and hedge funds investors take control of business that they have no idea how to run. They make their profits and the business goes bankrupt with employees losing their jobs. You’re problem is that you think your being altruistic and righteous when you are actually talking about removing our most talented people from the workforce WAY too early. Yes there are many founders who don’t want to own more than $999 million, that’s fine. But they still want to control their businesses, and by effectively capping their ownership percentage, you’ll make that nearly impossible. And you’re confusing money with capital. Many billionaires are cash poor and have maybe a few tens of millions in cash. Their wealth is in the form of capital and business ownership, not money. They have EARNED that ownership by building businesses which otherwise wouldn’t exist. Those billions weren’t “taken” from anyone. Capitalism is a positive sum game, socialism is a zero sum game.