Elon Musk Sparks Controversy with Deleted Post on Biden and Harris After Trump Assassination Attempt
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, sparked significant controversy over the weekend with a post on X (formerly Twitter) regarding President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Following an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Musk commented, “And no one is even trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala,” accompanied by a thinking face emoji. This remark came in response to a query about the motivations behind attempts on Trump’s life.
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The post quickly drew criticism and was deleted within hours. Musk later attempted to clarify his comments, stating that the post was meant as a joke, noting that humor can be misunderstood when presented in text without context. However, the initial reaction was swift and harsh, with many labeling the post as “extremely reckless” and “disgusting.”
The controversy intensified after the FBI labeled a recent incident at Trump’s golf club in Florida as an assassination attempt. The suspect, identified as Ryan Routh, was apprehended with an assault rifle and other items near the property. The event has raised concerns about political violence and safety.
In the aftermath, White House spokesperson Andrew Bates condemned Musk’s comments, emphasizing that rhetoric promoting or trivializing violence is irresponsible. Musk’s post, and his subsequent comments about the situation, have been met with widespread criticism, highlighting the sensitive nature of discussing violence and political figures.
As the debate continues, Musk’s attempt to spin his controversial remarks as a misguided joke underscores the challenges of navigating public statements in the digital age.
