Tensions surrounding the scandal led to race riots in August, during which Musk also clashed with the British government.
Against this background, Musk’s harsh criticism of centrist and left-wing politicians such as Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Jess Phillips is not unexpected. Often fights online with left-wing leaders.
His split with Farage, a darling of the anti-immigration movement, is even more surprising. When asked about the insults and half-truths Musk has hurled at Labor politicians in a television interview on Sunday morning, Farage defended Musk’s right to free speech.
However, Farage disagreed with Musk’s support for fascist leader Tommy Robinson, who is currently serving a prison sentence for contempt of court.
Musk “has a general set of opinions, some of which he agrees with very strongly and others with which he is more reticent,” Farage said Friday.
There has been speculation that the world’s richest man could have significant financial involvement in British politics, with Donald Trump winning the 2024 US presidential election and Musk taking on the role of lending the incoming president’s ear and advising him on key government shakeups. It was lush. consolation.
