Musk also shared a post from another user that falsely claimed the bill provided $U3 billion in funding for a potential new stadium for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, commenting: “This should not be funded by your tax dollars!”
The bill included a provision to transfer control of the land that houses RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia. That transfer is necessary to pave the way for the Commanders to possibly build a new stadium in the franchise’s old home — though the team is still considering other locations.
However, no such funding is provided by the bill. It states, in fact, that the federal government “shall not be responsible for payment or any costs or expenses” that the District of Columbia incurs after the transfer is complete aside from responsibilities related to specific environmental issues.
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed the false claims calling them “frustrating.”
“It was stated that the C.R. contains $3 billion for a stadium,” she said at a press conference. “All wrong.”
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Bowser added that she has reached out to the Trump administration to correct misinformation about this issue.
In a third post, Musk incorrectly claimed that “We’re funding bioweapon labs in this bill!”
The plan provided funds for up to 12 regional biocontainment research laboratories, not facilities for creating bioweapons. It stipulates that among their uses, the labs will conduct biomedical research to prepare for biological agents such as emerging infectious diseases.
A spokesperson for Musk did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Associated Press.
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“This is a Biden problem to solve, but if Republicans can help solve it, they will!” Trump posted on social media. Trump said he wanted Biden to be blamed for whatever political fallout might come, writing to Republicans: “Remember, the pressure is on whoever is President.,” the Times reported.
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