Presidential Poll, Musk's Reactions To FBI Official's Arrest, Shiba Inu's Breakout And Trump's Lemonade Controversy: Top Stories From This Weekend That You Shouldn't Miss

Last weekend saw a mix of political discourse, social media buzz, and stock market drama. The public sentiment towards a potential presidential rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was explored in a new poll, while Elon Musk responded to various news events with his customary flair. In the financial realm, the performance of Tesla Inc. TSLA stock and the potential future of the ‘Dogecoin Killer,’ Shiba Inu, were under the spotlight.

Biden vs Trump: The Public’s Take

A recent poll by the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicated a general dissatisfaction towards both Biden and Trump among the public. The poll, conducted with 1,074 adults between Nov. 30 and Dec. 4, 2023, hints at resentment brewing against both potential candidates as the Republican primary in Iowa approaches. Read the full article here.

Musk Reacts to Ex-FBI Official’s Sentencing

CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, responded to the sentencing of ex-FBI Intel Chief Charles McGonigal for colluding with Russia. McGonigal was given a prison term of slightly over four years for his collaboration with a Russian oligarch after leaving the U.S. government. Musk responded to the event, calling it ‘wild’. Read the full article here.

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Trump and the Lemonade Controversy

Screenshots alleging Trump’s comments on a supposed dangerous lemonade incident under Biden’s presidency have been debunked as false. According to a Forbes report, the images were traced back to comedian Keaton Patti, known for his AI-generated comedy, and have contributed to widespread misinformation. Read the full article here.

Tesla Stock Rallies, Senator’s Bet Backfires

The put option trade of Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Tesla Inc. became worthless as the company’s shares rallied strongly. The senator had bought three tranches of put options before the company’s quarterly results, which led to a drop in Tesla’s shares. However, the stock later rebounded. Read the full article here.

Shiba Inu: Poised for a Breakout

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez predicted a major bullish breakout for Shiba Inu, the self-proclaimed ‘Dogecoin Killer.’ However, he also pointed out a possible downturn if the token faces rejection at a crucial resistance. Read the full article here.

Read Next: Democrats Stick It To Donald Trump By Turning Former Hotel Into Latest Gathering Spot: ‘We’ve Turned Trump Tower Blue’

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