Errol Musk, father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has weighed in on the political leanings of his son, refuting claims that Elon has veered towards right-wing extremism. In an interview with The Times radio show, the elder Musk, 78, characterised his son as "dead center" on the political spectrum, despite the billionaire’s vocal support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in the lead-up to the 2024 US election.
Errol’s remarks come amidst growing controversy surrounding Elon Musk’s political activities. While the Tesla mogul has been spotted at rallies for Trump and even organised a $1 million-a-day lottery aimed at boosting voter turnout, his father insists that these actions do not define his overall political stance. “Elon is dead center. He’s not far-right," Errol remarked, adding that much of the political unrest and public protests in recent years, including those in the UK, stemmed from "ordinary people expressing legitimate grievances," not necessarily a far-right agenda.
Elon Musk’s recent embrace of right-wing rhetoric has made headlines, particularly after his highly publicised appearances at Trump rallies. Musk has adopted a combative tone against critics of the former president, claiming that “we’re going to get the government off your back and out of your pocket,” and making light of accusations of election fraud, including the baseless claim that illegal immigrants were voting. Despite this, Errol remains supportive, claiming that he does not engage in many political discussions with his son, but believes Elon is “doing the right thing.”
This interview marks a rare instance where Errol Musk has defended his son amid the increasing scrutiny of Elon’s political affiliations. The two had a public fallout in 2017, when Elon accused his father of being a "terrible human being" after a series of personal disputes. However, the relationship appears to have since been mended, with Errol now praising Elon as "smarter than anybody I’ve ever met."
Musk has also courted controversy with his handling of a political lottery system in swing states, an initiative backed by his political action committee, America PAC. Critics, including Philadelphia’s District Attorney Larry Krasner, have called the effort a "scam" designed to sway votes, questioning the legality of the operation. Musk’s legal team has defended the initiative as “core political speech,” but the case is still under investigation.
Errol’s remarks come amidst growing controversy surrounding Elon Musk’s political activities. While the Tesla mogul has been spotted at rallies for Trump and even organised a $1 million-a-day lottery aimed at boosting voter turnout, his father insists that these actions do not define his overall political stance. “Elon is dead center. He’s not far-right," Errol remarked, adding that much of the political unrest and public protests in recent years, including those in the UK, stemmed from "ordinary people expressing legitimate grievances," not necessarily a far-right agenda.
Elon Musk’s recent embrace of right-wing rhetoric has made headlines, particularly after his highly publicised appearances at Trump rallies. Musk has adopted a combative tone against critics of the former president, claiming that “we’re going to get the government off your back and out of your pocket,” and making light of accusations of election fraud, including the baseless claim that illegal immigrants were voting. Despite this, Errol remains supportive, claiming that he does not engage in many political discussions with his son, but believes Elon is “doing the right thing.”
This interview marks a rare instance where Errol Musk has defended his son amid the increasing scrutiny of Elon’s political affiliations. The two had a public fallout in 2017, when Elon accused his father of being a "terrible human being" after a series of personal disputes. However, the relationship appears to have since been mended, with Errol now praising Elon as "smarter than anybody I’ve ever met."
Musk has also courted controversy with his handling of a political lottery system in swing states, an initiative backed by his political action committee, America PAC. Critics, including Philadelphia’s District Attorney Larry Krasner, have called the effort a "scam" designed to sway votes, questioning the legality of the operation. Musk’s legal team has defended the initiative as “core political speech,” but the case is still under investigation.
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