Elon Muskthe billionaire and owner of X (formerly Twitter)has once again found himself in the spotlight after posting a controversial message, before deleting it, about alleged assassination attempts on Donald Trump. On the evening of Sunday, September 15, Musk posted a tweet in which he questioned why Joe Bidenthe current president, and Kamala Harrisvice president and Democratic candidate, had never been the target of assassination attempts, unlike Donald Trump. Accompanied by a pensive emoji, her message read: “And no one is trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala.”
The tweet immediately sparked a wave of angry reactions, including from many X users who saw it as a form of incitement to violence or a clumsy provocation. Many called on Musk to remove the message, which he initially refused. In response to one such request, he said that no one had attempted, or would attempt, such action against the two Democratic political figures.
However, one X user pointed out that Musk’s real intention could easily be misinterpreted, ultimately prompting the CEO to Tesla and SpaceX to reconsider his tweet. On Monday morning, he deleted the post, saying it was a joke, while adding that he did not want to be misunderstood. “Okay, I don’t want to do what they did, even as a joke.”he wrote in response to the user.
Musk has repeatedly said his message was in no way an incitement to violence or a call for action against Joe Biden or Kamala Harris. He has insisted that his remarks were humorous, explaining that his intention was simply to raise an issue in the context of a debate. However, the incident highlights the impact of Musk’s public stances, especially when they touch on politically sensitive issues such as the safety of world leaders.
The timing of the tweet is particularly critical, as it comes at a time when political tensions in the United States are high ahead of the presidential election. Former President Donald Trump, a controversial figure, faces a series of legal charges while remaining a major player in the political landscape. As for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, they are preparing to face fierce opposition in the upcoming election.
Elon Musk, for his part, is used to provoking reactions with his sometimes provocative statements on X. Since he bought the platform, he has not hesitated to share his opinions on various subjects, from international politics to the economy, often sparking lively discussions among his followers. 155 million followers.
The incident once again raises questions about the responsibility of tech executives when using their platforms to discuss sensitive political issues. US billionaireas the owner of X, finds himself in a unique position where his words can have a considerable impact on public debates and global public opinion.
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