Elon Musk finally talked about his antisemitism issue after receiving criticisms from so many people, even those officials from the U.S. government.
The billionaire's latest controversy started when he agreed to an antisemitic post, saying that it is the "actual truth." Some netizens agreed with him, but more were against what he said. On Monday, Nov. 20, Elon Musk published an X post discussing the antisemitism accusations against him. Here's what the tech executive said.
Elon Musk Says Claims About Him Being Antisemitic are Bogus
Via his official X account, Elon Musk posted to talk about the antisemitism allegations he currently faces.
"This past week, there were hundreds of bogus media stories claiming that I am antisemitic. Nothing could be further from the truth," said the billionaire.
He clarified that he only wishes the best for humanity, as well as an exciting and prosperous future for all people around the world. His X post generated over 21 million views and garnered more than 24,000 comments, 267,000 likes, and 36,000 retweets.
In the comment section, many netizens supported the billionaire in his explanation. One of them said that he is a Jewish man and he never once thought that what Elon Musk agreed on recently was antisemitic.
This past week, there were hundreds of bogus media stories claiming that I am antisemitic.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
I wish only the best for humanity and a prosperous and exciting future for all.
- Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 19, 2023
"Those who throw around these words so easily are the ones causing harm to Jews because it minimizes the actions of actual antisemites," explained the X user.
Aside from him, another netizen said that Elon Musk should do what he is doing since they are seeing how the billionaire makes a difference in the world. He added that getting attacked by the corporate media is a sign that someone is doing something good.
"You have done the biggest service possible to humanity by giving us a truly uncensored public forum. The government and media hate you for that," added another X user.
Elon Musk Says X is Against Genocide
In this photo illustration the Twitter account of Elon Musk is seen on a mobile cellphone on April 21, 2023 in Knutsford, United Kingdom. The social media company started removing large numbers of the blue verification check marks, or "blue ticks," that had historically indicated a verified account.
Before he shared his statement regarding antisemitism allegations against him, the billionaire posted an announcement to clarify that the social media platform is against the genocide of "any" group.
Elon Musk said that anyone who advocates genocide will be suspended from X. However, some netizens shared screenshots of government officials supporting the attacks against the Gaza Strip.
At risk of stating the obvious, anyone advocating the genocide of *any* group will be suspended from this platform
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 17, 2023
The tech executive confirmed that they can't easily restrict senior government officials because of a UN rule that exempts these people from suspension in the interests of maintaining international communications.
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