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Musk Did Not Call Hinojosa 'Puppet'
Elon Musk never called Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa 'a puppet of Barack Obama and Kamala Harris', the quote was fabricated.
In brief
Elon Musk never called Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa 'a puppet of Barack Obama and Kamala Harris', the quote was fabricated. Elon Musk did not call Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa 'a puppet of Barack Obama and Kamala Harris'; the claim was made up. Originally reported by Lead Stories.
Claim of Puppet Quote
A post on Facebook from @jeffrylroush on Nov. 8, 2026 claimed Elon Musk called Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa 'a puppet of Barack Obama and Kamala Harris'.
“MUSK: 'Gina is nothing more than a puppet of Barack Obama and Kamala Harris. Democratic Party power brokers put her in that position to advance their own political interests. But here's the reality: they need me far more than I need them. If they don't want me in Texas, I'm prepared to pack up and relocate to Florida without hesitation.”
Fact Check Process
Lead Stories searched X, Google News, and major media for the quote but found no evidence it was real.
Timeline of Events
Musk left California for Texas in 2026, spent tens of millions in Texas during the election, and exchanged comments with Hinojosa after the election.
Musk's Response
Musk did not mention increased taxation for Cybertrucks or relocate to Florida on X, despite claims of threats from Hinojosa.
Conclusion
The quote attributed to Musk was fabricated; no credible sources confirm it was made by him.
The big picture
Elon Musk did not call Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa 'a puppet of Barack Obama and Kamala Harris'; the claim was made up.
