As Democrats Grow Frustrated With Musk, Nativist Attacks Begin

America holds that all who raise their hands to swear the oath of citizenship are full and equal citizens.

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Elon Musk speaks as part of a campaign town hall in support of President Trump at Folsom, Pennsylvania. AP/Matt Rourke, file

Democrats are growing frustrated with the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, and his influence over President Trump. Desperate to wound the South African-born mogul, some are charging that — as a naturalized American citizen — he isn’t loyal to the Stars and Stripes.

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