Elon Musk Could Face a MOUNTAIN of Subpoenas in 2027

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Miller, T. (2026, October 21). Elon Musk Could Face a MOUNTAIN of Subpoenas in 2027. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/elon-musk-could-face-a-mountain-of

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The Bulwark · collected 2026-10-21 · by Tim Miller commentary

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The article discusses various political figures and topics including interviews, election predictions, and advertising strategies for the 2028 race. It mentions that Elon Musk is among those who could face subpoenas from Democratic committees in 2027. The piece also promotes subscriptions to The Bulwark for additional content and analysis.
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Elon Musk could face a significant number of subpoenas in 2027, according to discussions by Tim Miller on *The Bulwark*'s podcast. In the episode, Miller and his co-host discussed potential targets for Democratic committees in the upcoming year, with Musk being highlighted alongside figures like RFK Jr., Todd Blanche, and Jared Kushner. The conversation also touched upon political figures such as Pete Buttigieg and Jon Ossoff's potential roles in future elections.

The Bulwark*, a platform known for its in-depth political analysis, provides members access to exclusive content including ad-free episodes and member-only chats that delve deeper into these discussions. Members can engage with the podcast crew directly through various channels like live AMAs on Substack and YouTube, where they can ask questions about such topics as Musk's potential legal challenges.

The platform suggests that joining *The Bulwark* helps followers navigate the complexities of ongoing political developments more effectively.

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Tim Miller
58 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 They discuss Sarah’s interview with Pete Buttigieg, why Jon Ossoff might be history’s choice for 2028 whether he likes it or not.
2026-10-21 · mixed framing · Elon Musk Could Face a MOUNTAIN of Subpoenas in 2027
🔮 Plus: The obsession at Fox over Abdul El-Sayed is getting embarrassing, Mike Rogers is a POS, Tim and Bill share their new round of long shots (in North Carolina and Mississippi), and the tech oligarchs will be among the last to break with Trump.
2026-10-19 · assertive framing · Bill Kristol: You Can't Hide Your Lyin' Eyes, JD
🔮 Recorded live in Columbia, South Carolina, on October 16, 2026, Tim Miller, Sam Stein, and Will Sommer take a hilarious tour through the latest MAGA madness: Kimberly Guilfoyle’s increasingly messy scandals, Tucker Carlson’s inexplicable horse commentary, James O’Keefe’s $3,000 journalism awards, the mystery of $60,000 in missing beef, and the growing civil war among young Republicans.
2026-10-17 · assertive framing · Tucker Carlson’s Most Uncomfortable Moment Yet? | The Trio Live
🔮 Plus: Tim Miller explains why Trump’s final years could be his most dangerous.
2026-10-16 · assertive framing · Trump-Friendly Influencer Has MAJOR Buyer’s Remorse (w/ Mario Nawfal)
🔮 Sam Stein, Tim Miller, and Will Sommer give an update on the MAGA influencers caught pushing a false story about Texas Democrat James Talarico, and why those behind the smear may face few consequences.
2026-10-16 · mixed framing · The Trio: MAGA Influencers Are Running for Cover After Talarico Smear Collapses
🔮 He argues that companies and executives who participated in or benefited from Trump’s corruption should face scrutiny, and that Democratic oversight in 2027 will be critical to uncovering what actually happened.
2026-10-06 · assertive framing · Trump’s Corporate Enablers Should Be VERY Worried About 2027
🔮 Plus: Some of the recent polls have been too rosy for the Dems, Islamophobia may be at play in the Michigan Senate race, Tim makes the case for regime change in Eritrea, and the cabal of guys at the All-In podcast—who bought their access to Trump—are some of the loudest voices pushing for his all gas, no breaks approach to AI.
2026-10-02 · assertive framing · Tommy Vietor: The Marionette in the White House
🔮 For the most part, these are stretch races that have either flown under the national radar or gotten attention so late that national Democrats with big checkbooks have not sent the resources that could make a difference.
2026-09-30 · assertive framing · More Democrats Who Can Win Red America
🔮 They discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene calling BS on the GOP's 'caravan' tactic, whether Pete Hegseth could be the administration's fall guy for the Iran war, and a new Marist poll showing Democrats with an almost-too-good-to-be-true lead on the generic congressional ballot.
2026-09-29 · assertive framing · Things Are Going So Badly for Trump, Even JVL Has Hope
🔮 Live from benefit supporting the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio, Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and JVL dig into the quieter tactics behind Trump’s deportation crackdown, what Sarah’s Ohio focus groups are saying about Vivek Ramaswamy, Sherrod Brown, John Husted, and Amy Acton, and just how big the 2026 Senate map could get.
2026-09-27 · assertive framing · Suddenly, Democrats Have a Path to a HUGE Senate Majority
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🔮 They discuss Sarah’s interview with Pete Buttigieg, why Jon Ossoff might be history’s choice for 2028 whether he likes it or not.
2026-10-21 · The Bulwark
Elon Musk Could Face a MOUNTAIN of Subpoenas in 2027 · mixed framing

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This week’s Next Level starts out as a Secret Podcast episode, before Tim and Sam crash the stage. asserted
Tim → start → stage
They discuss Sarah’s interview with Pete Buttigieg, why Jon Ossoff might be history’s choice for 2028 whether he likes it or not. uncertain
he → discuss → it
Then the crew turns to Vivek Ramaswamy’s despicable ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, and whether JD Vance might be (shudder) underrated in 2028. uncertain
Vance → turn → 2028
who they most want to see hauled before Democratic committees in 2027, with Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Todd Blanche, and Jared Kushner all making the list. asserted
Musk → want → list
If following all of this is making you feel like you’re losing your mind, join The Bulwark. asserted
you → follow → Bulwark
We can’t make the news less insane, but we can help you make sense of it with smart people who haven’t lost the plot. asserted
who → make → plot
A subscription gets you: - Never hit a Bulwark paywall again — get every article and newsletter, including JVL's Triad, The Focus Group, and Receipts. asserted
subscription → get → Triad
- Get more from the voices you follow — ad-free podcasts plus member-only shows like The Secret Podcast with Sarah Longwell and JVL. - Get closer to The Bulwark — member-only chats, comments, and early access to Bulwark LIVE tickets. asserted
you → get → tickets
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