Elon is now threatening the U.S. government if he's investigated after the midterms...

What We Found

Musk did post a warning. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, he wrote on X: "Live by the sword, die by the sword. Those who pick fights with me should understand that I will find out who is really pulling the strings and come for them, not just their puppets…" It was a quote-post of Politico's "Dem gavels are coming for Elon Musk."

What the post doesn't say: it doesn't name the U.S. government, and it doesn't mention his money or assets. It responds to reports that Democrats may investigate him (his DOGE work, his companies' federal contracts and a reported Starlink slowdown affecting Ukraine) if they win Congress in the Nov. 3 midterms. News reports say no formal investigations have been launched yet.

The rest is opinion: seizing assets, nationalizing SpaceX and a trial are the meme author's own demands. None of the sources we reviewed report any charge or finding of treason or war crimes against Musk.

The Ukraine allegation is disputed: the Wall Street Journal reports, citing U.S. officials and people familiar, that Musk ordered a slowdown of military-grade Starlink (Starshield) used by Ukraine. Musk has said Starshield is owned and controlled by the U.S. government, and that limits are decided by the military and ultimately the president. President Trump said, "it wasn't me, and I don't think it was Elon." Reports from other outlets differ on who made the call.

Sources

1. Musk's post on X (Oct. 21, 2026) (opens in new tab)
2. New York Post (opens in new tab)
3. The Hill (opens in new tab)
4. Politico (opens in new tab)
5. Daily Mail (opens in new tab)
6. CNBC (Musk's election spending) (opens in new tab)
7. CNBC (Trump on Starlink restrictions) (opens in new tab)
8. Wall Street Journal (opens in new tab)
9. The National (opens in new tab)