# 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.
- Title: Musk Did Not Call Hinojosa 'Puppet' · Lead Stories | Shortify
- Summary: Elon Musk never called Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa 'a puppet of Barack Obama and Kamala Harris', the quote was fabricated.
- Keywords: elon musk, gina hinojosa, texas governor, political threats, fact check, social media, 2026 election, Lead Stories
- Source: Lead Stories — https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2026/11/fact-check-elon-musk-did-not-call-gina-hinojosa-puppet.html
- Published: 2026-11-11T17:59:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elon musk, gina hinojosa, texas governor, political threats, fact check, social media, 2026 election, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Elon Musk did not call Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa 'a puppet of Barack Obama and Kamala Harris'; the claim was made up.