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On domestic policies, Musk criticized America’s prioritization of free healthcare for illegal immigrants over citizen needs. He pointed out that the supply of doctors is limited, so increased demand—due to welfare policies—raises long wait times. Roughly echoing Jeffrey Mast’s sentiments, Musk termed such policies “suicidal empathy,” arguing they incentivize lawbreaking and strain resources.
His comments align with growing tensions between federal authorities and California, especially regarding immigration enforcement. California’s refusal to cooperate with federal immigration agencies and protests at detention centers reflect escalating conflicts over immigration policies, which Musk loosely connected to voter ID laws and electoral advantages.