Mark Zuckerberg recently denied the existence of a “doomsday bunker” on his Hawaiian property, instead referring to it as a “little shelter…basement.” This followed a Wired report detailing a 4,500-square-foot underground structure on his 1,500-acre ranch, equipped with a blast-resistant door and ample food supplies. The revelation prompted speculation about Zuckerberg’s knowledge of future events, leading to comparisons with the escalating geopolitical tensions explored in Jay Solomon’s article, “Is World War III Already Here?” More affordable bunker options, such as repurposed missile silos, are also becoming available to the public.
Meanwhile, controversy continues to swirl around Elon Musk’s purchase of X (formerly Twitter) and the subsequent removal of verified statuses. Charlie Kirk described the acquisition as “the most important transaction since the Louisiana Purchase.” This news comes alongside several other high-profile stories: CNN hosts abruptly ending segments after their defenses of Biden’s actions faltered; criticism of the cost of deporting illegal immigrants; Joe Rogan praising Trump’s authenticity; Maye Musk discussing Elon’s philanthropic goals; Vivek Ramaswamy’s advocacy for taxpayer involvement in government; Rand Paul’s warnings to Musk and Ramaswamy about political opposition; and Elon Musk’s proposal to use Dogecoin to audit the IRS, alongside Ramaswamy’s plan to reduce government waste using the cryptocurrency. Nicole Shanahan also commented on the need for unity between different political factions.
Further controversies include Dr. Bowden and Dr. Kruse’s confrontation with Calley Means over COVID-19 vaccine stances, speculation about Trump’s “bleach” conference’s relevance to future pandemics, research into natural compounds combating bird flu, and plans for U.S. withdrawal from the WHO on Inauguration Day. Additional reporting focuses on Michael Cohen’s support for Trump’s claims about media bias and a new study vindicating hydroxychloroquine. The Biden administration’s first “climate arrest” and Rep. Thomas Massie’s explosive allegations regarding US government actions in Syria further fueled ongoing political discussions. Other noteworthy items include a list of ten media lies, an analysis of the Daniel Penny prosecution, and the availability of a luxury Rancho Mirage compound.
Finally, several pieces highlight the ongoing relationship between Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump, including reports of a large donation to Trump’s inaugural fund, Joe Rogan’s warnings to Zuckerberg, and Trump’s claim of a phone call with Zuckerberg expressing a refusal to vote Democrat, with a subsequent panicked response from Zuckerberg. There are also articles exploring accusations of Meta violating the First Amendment, and Zuckerberg’s confession to COVID-19 censorship.