Morning Wire Wednesday | November 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
A federal indictment shakes the foundations of the Steele Dossier and raises questions about the Trump-Russia investigation. Meanwhile, the UN Climate Summit sparks urgent discussions about human rights amidst climate initiatives. Elon Musk makes headlines as he considers selling Tesla stock based on a Twitter poll. The absence of major emitters like China and Russia complicates global climate efforts, all while public opinion reveals strong resistance to proposals on immigration compensation.
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Danchenko Indictment
- Igor Danchenko, a key source for the Steele Dossier, was indicted for lying to the FBI.
- The dossier, funded by Hillary Clinton's campaign, fueled the Trump-Russia collusion investigation.
Kerry's Conflicting Priorities
- John Kerry prioritizes climate cooperation with China, even at the expense of addressing human rights issues.
- He reportedly downplays China's genocide to import solar panels potentially made with forced labor.
Musk's Twitter Poll
- Elon Musk polled his Twitter followers about selling 10% of his Tesla stock to pay taxes on unrealized gains.
- The poll resulted in a majority favoring the sale, highlighting the debate on taxing unrealized wealth.