Elon Musk is facing criticism and a fine from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following his controversial remarks on CNBC News. The CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, formerly known as Twitter, is known for expressing his opinions on various topics through social media. Musk’s recent interview at the ‘New York Times’ DealBook Summit covered a range of subjects, including anti-Semitism, advertiser boycotts, Tesla, and AI.
During the interview, Musk addressed the issue of advertisers leaving the X platform due to anti-Semitic posts he had amplified. In response, he used explicit language, stating, “If somebody’s gonna try to blackmail me with advertising? Blackmail me with money? Go fk yourself. Go. Fk. Yourself. Is that clear?”
Elon Musk
Musk dismissed the impact of advertisers leaving X and warned of consequences for the platform’s future. He expressed confidence that his loyal followers would not forgive the advertisers who withdrew due to his posts. Musk’s posts on X have generated outrage and criticism, with some condemning them as “antisemitic and racist hate.” The White House and various individuals, including Disney, Apple, and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, have criticized or distanced themselves from Musk’s posts.
The SpaceX founder later expressed regret for his controversial posts, acknowledging them as “foolish.” Despite the backlash, Musk denied being antisemitic and emphasized his policy of banning calls for violence on X. His recent visit to Israel and meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were stated as unrelated to the controversy, with Musk asserting that the trip had been planned earlier.
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