Elon Musk fires back at reporter, claims more people 'hate you and the media than you realize'
Elon Musk clashes with the media and criticizes the UK's stability, claiming a widespread public hatred for journalists.
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A surprising tension has emerged between Elon Musk and the press, characterized by Musk claiming that more people "hate you and the media than you realize." According to Fox News and the New York Post, Musk responded to a reporter by stating that while some may loathe him, a quarter billion people follow him, while far more loathe the media. Subsequent reporting expanded on Musk's targeting of specific figures and nations. News18 reports that Musk labeled The Economist Editor Zanny Minton Beddoes a "traitor to the West." Meanwhile, Middle East Eye and The Times note that Musk reiterated claims that the UK is on the verge of a "reckoning" due to Muslim immigration.
There is a notable contradiction regarding Musk's connection to the UK. While he warns of a national reckoning and potential civil war—a topic explored by The Spectator—The Times points out that Musk himself has not visited the country for years. Musk's current position remains defiant.
When questioned by The Hill regarding support for the "far right," he stated that he backs "normal people."
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- 'Traitor To The West': Elon Musk Slams The Economist Editor Zanny Minton Beddoes. Who Is She? News18 · 49d ago
- Is Elon Musk wrong about Britain and civil war? The Spectator · 49d ago
- Elon Musk fires back at reporter, claims more people ‘hate you and the media than you realize’ New York Post · 49d ago
- Elon Musk Snaps Back at Reporter, ‘Maybe Some People Loathe Me. I Don't Care’ — ‘A Quarter Billion Follow Me’ and ‘A Lot More People Hate You…’ Yahoo · 49d ago
- Daily Review with Clay and Buck iHeart · 49d ago
- The Elon game: Musk’s vision of the future Acast · 49d ago
- Elon Musk reiterates claim that UK is on verge of 'reckoning' due to Muslim immigration Middle East Eye · 49d ago
- Elon Musk says he backs ‘normal people’ when asked about support for ‘far right’ The Hill · 49d ago
- Elon Musk: UK faces reckoning … but I haven’t visited for years The Times · 49d ago
- Elon Musk fires back at reporter, claims more people 'hate you and the media than you realize' Fox News · 49d ago broke it first
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What did Elon Musk say about his following?
Musk claimed that a quarter billion people follow him.
Who did Musk call a 'traitor to the West'?
He directed that label at The Economist Editor Zanny Minton Beddoes.
What is Musk's view on the current state of the UK?
He claims the UK faces a 'reckoning' due to Muslim immigration.
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