Fact Check: Did Elon Musk call Gina Hinojosa “a puppet” and threaten to move Tesla to Florida?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Elon Musk called Gina Hinojosa “a puppet” and threatened to move Tesla from Texas to Florida.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: The quote was fabricated. Lead Stories found no evidence that Musk called Hinojosa a “puppet” or threatened to move Tesla from Texas to Florida.

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Date: 11/13/2026

Last Updated on November 13, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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