In a recent controversy, Elon Musk shared a post on X that falsely claimed Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, and Mao Zedong were not responsible for the deaths of millions of people under their rule. Instead, the post blamed their public sector workers. Musk deleted the post after facing backlash for promoting antisemitic and dismissive views of genocide.
This incident is just the latest in a series of controversial posts by Musk, including endorsing antisemitic content and making insensitive comments following political events. Musk’s support of right-wing leaders and parties on X has also drawn criticism. The Anti-Defamation League expressed concern over the seriousness of Musk’s rhetoric and its impact given his influential platform.
Musk’s behavior on X has come under increased scrutiny as he assumes a greater role in advising President Trump on government spending. His removal of hate speech and disinformation rules on the platform has raised concerns about the spread of harmful content.
Following the backlash from public sector workers and unions over the recent post, Musk defended himself on X, claiming he was not antisemitic and accusing his critics of aligning with Nazism. His past actions, including making a gesture resembling the “Fascist salute,” have also sparked controversy.
Despite criticism, Musk continues to use X as a platform to share his opinions on various topics, reaching millions of followers. His actions and statements on the platform have raised questions about the responsibility of public figures with significant influence in shaping public discourse.
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