Despite Musk's doubts, Trump and partners like Oracle and Microsoft emphasize Stargate's potential to reshape U.S. AI leadership, with data centers already under construction in Texas.
The network plans to invest $70 million in digital growth, including data science and product development, while introducing a $3.99/month paywall to monetize its digital audience.
Trump responded on Truth Social, calling Budde a "Radical Left Trump hater," accusing her of politicizing the event, and demanding an apology from her and the Episcopal Church.
Libertarians view Ulbricht's harsh sentence as government overreach, making his case a symbol of opposition to the War on Drugs.
Key priorities include cracking down on illegal immigration, boosting domestic energy production, and enacting conservative social policies.
The company is overhauling its content moderation policies, replacing fact-checking with a Community Notes system and scaling back automated moderation to prioritize free expression.
Reffitt, who turned in his father to the FBI, expressed fear and concern over the potential dangers and emboldenment of extremist actions following the pardons.
Reports suggest Underwood was upset backstage over the setup, feeling "cramped and uncomfortable" compared to past performers.