His involvement in Donald Trump’s 2024 US presidential election victory highlights how he leverages X to amplify his political influence and forge alliances with key figures.
In November, Trump announced that Musk would lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), alongside Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Experts believe his advisory influence could shape national and international policies, potentially benefiting his ventures, including X, Tesla, and SpaceX.
Musk vs UK’s PM
The new year began with Musk’s controversial posts targeting Britain’s Labour Party government. He criticised Keir Starmer’s tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions and called for the release of far-right agitator Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. Musk declared that “only” Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party could “save” Britain.
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In an interview with LBC radio Musk’s father Errol Musk asked the public to ignore his son and asked him (Elon) to get lost. Adding to the uproar, Musk endorsed Andrew Tate’s bid for UK Prime Minister, despite Tate’s controversial past and criminal allegations. Tate’s self-styled “unofficial PM” campaign has drawn widespread criticism, with Musk’s support intensifying the debate.
Other controversies
It’s not just Starmer who’s been in Musk’s sights. He has repeatedly targeted Germany’s left-leaning government under Chancellor Olaf Scholz, backing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of a snap election called for February. He even plans to a do a live chat with the party leader on X.
The EU’s digital spokesperson, Thomas Regnier told reporters in Brussels, “Mr Musk is allowed to express his personal views, his political opinions in the EU online and offline.”
The world’s richest man’s X platform is already under investigation under the European Union’s landmark content law — known as the Digital Services Act (DSA) — regarding how it tackles the spread of illegal content and information manipulation.
