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MUSK UNLEASHED: Trump Advisor Demands $134 BILLION From OpenAI in Massive Fraud Lawsuit

Gary FranchiJanuary 19, 2026132 views
MUSK UNLEASHED: Trump Advisor Demands $134 BILLION From OpenAI in Massive Fraud Lawsuit
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Elon Musk is taking the gloves off against the Silicon Valley establishment, demanding a staggering $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft in what could become one of the largest corporate fraud cases in history.

The Tesla CEO and Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) co-leader filed the bombshell lawsuit alleging that Sam Altman's OpenAI pulled a massive bait-and-switch, abandoning its original nonprofit mission to become a for-profit money machine backed by Microsoft's billions.

This isn't just about money, Patriots – it's about holding Big Tech accountable for their lies and deception. Musk's lawsuit exposes how these Silicon Valley elites promise one thing to investors and the public, then completely flip the script once they get what they want.

The Great AI Betrayal

According to the legal filing, Musk was sold a bill of goods when he helped found OpenAI as a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. Instead, Altman and his cronies allegedly transformed the company into a profit-driven enterprise worth billions, with Microsoft as their primary benefactor.

"This is exactly the kind of corporate corruption that President Trump and our administration are committed to stopping," one source close to the DOGE operation told reporters. "Elon won't let these tech oligarchs get away with fraud just because they have fancy lawyers and government connections."

The damage request ranges from $79 billion to $134 billion – numbers that would make even the biggest corporate settlements look like pocket change. But for Musk, this fight represents something bigger than money: it's about preventing Big Tech from controlling the future of artificial intelligence.

Trump's Tech Warrior Strikes Back

Musk's legal battle comes at the perfect time, as the Trump administration ramps up its efforts to break up Big Tech monopolies and restore free market competition. With Musk leading government efficiency efforts, he's uniquely positioned to take on the corrupt alliance between tech giants and the administrative state.

Will this lawsuit finally hold Silicon Valley accountable for their endless schemes and betrayals? One thing's certain – with Trump back in the White House and Musk leading the charge, the days of Big Tech running wild are coming to an end.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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DigitalLibertyVerifiedJan 20, 2026
Can someone explain how OpenAI can just change from non-profit to for-profit like that? Seems like there should be legal protections against this kind of bait and switch.
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LegalEagle2020VerifiedJan 20, 2026
That's exactly what this lawsuit is about - they allegedly misled donors and co-founders about their true intentions while taking millions in funding under false pretenses.
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TrumpTrain2024VerifiedJan 21, 2026
This is what happens when you have real leadership in the White House again. No more coddling these woke tech giants who think they can scam the American people.
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ConservativeEngineerVerifiedJan 21, 2026
I work in tech and have been following this saga for years. OpenAI completely abandoned their non-profit roots the moment they smelled money. This lawsuit is long overdue.
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SmallBizOwnerVerifiedJan 21, 2026
My company donated to OpenAI back in 2018 thinking we were supporting open AI research for everyone. Turns out we just helped Microsoft build their monopoly. Hope Musk takes them for everything!
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AmericaFirst45VerifiedJan 21, 2026
🔥🔥🔥 LET'S GO ELON! 🔥🔥🔥
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedJan 21, 2026
FINALLY someone is holding these Silicon Valley elites accountable! Musk has always been more transparent than the rest of these tech oligarchs.
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TechRealistVerifiedJan 22, 2026
Exactly! OpenAI promised to be open source and for humanity's benefit, then sold out to Microsoft for billions. Total betrayal of their founding mission.