Elon Musk's Controversial Joke Ignites Backlash Over Political Assassination News

Elon Musk's Deleting Controversial Post

Elon Musk has caused a stir with his now-deleted post on X where he stated that 'no one is even trying to assassinate' President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris. This comment was met with severe backlash, especially as it followed an alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Context of the Assassination Attempt

The FBI is currently looking into this apparent assassination attempt which involved shots fired in close proximity to Trump while at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Following Musk's dismissal of the seriousness of political violence, he faced criticism from various quarters, including tech journalist Kara Swisher.

Responses to Musk's Comments

• Musk's Initial Reaction: He later reflected on the reactions to his joke, realizing that context is critical to humor.
• Political Leaders' Stance: A White House spokesperson highlighted the irresponsibility of joking about assassination attempts in political discourse.

Public and Media Outcry

Social media erupted with users condemning Musk, using hashtags like #DeportElonMusk to express their discontent with the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. Critics argue that his influential platform should not be used for such incendiary remarks.