Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Mr. Musk's dual roles pose conflicts of interest so obvious that they hardly require explanation."

"The State Department's intent to purchase armored Cybertrucks suggests the conflicts of interest inherent in Mr. Musk's installation of his cronies throughout the government are not being adequately m..."

"The directive was deeply frightening."

"It hardly seems like the type of reliable vehicle the State Department would choose for this contract absent a heavy thumb on the scale."