Musk, a vocal Trump supporter, took to social media to criticize Cardi B, labeling her a “puppet” who struggles to express herself without assistance. He further lambasted Harris’s campaign, questioning its authenticity. In response, Cardi B fiercely defended herself, asserting her independence and sharing her background as the daughter of immigrants who faced adversity. “I’m a product of welfare… and I’m a product of what happens when the system is set up against you,” she retorted, emphasizing her lived experience in contrast to Musk’s privileged perspective.