Misinformation about Congressional Pay Raise

SOURCE www.factcheck.org
Elon Musk wrongly claimed that members of Congress were voting for a 40% pay increase, when in reality, the proposed raise was 3.8%. The raise was later stripped from the bill.

Key Points

  • Elon Musk wrongly claimed Congress was voting for a 40% pay increase, when it was actually 3.8%
  • The proposed raise was removed from the continuing resolution bill
  • The bill aimed to allow an automatic cost-of-living increase, not a 40% raise

Pros

  • Clears up misinformation about a proposed 40% raise for Congress
  • Provides accurate information about the proposed 3.8% pay increase

Cons

  • Misleading claims could have caused confusion or outrage