Elon Musk faces backlash for retweeting a post that downplays Hitler’s role in atrocities, sparking outrage among social media users.
Elon Musk, the well-known CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has stirred up controversy again.
This time, he retweeted a message that many people found offensive.
The post seemed to downplay the actions of notorious dictators like Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Mao Zedong.
Musk’s retweet suggested that these leaders were not directly responsible for the mass killings during their rule.
Elon Musk slammed for retweeting controversial post about Hitler and his historical atrocities
The original post claimed “Stalin, Mao, and Hitler didn’t murder millions of people. Their public sector workers did.”
This statement sparked outrage among many social media users. They felt that it shifted the blame away from the dictators who played crucial roles in these historical atrocities.
Critics argue that such comments can distort history and minimize the suffering of millions.
Public outrage emerges after Musk’s retweet post
As soon as Musk shared the post, social media exploded with negative reactions.
Many users condemned him for what they saw as an irresponsible message.
One user expressed their anger: Is this the—seriously disturbed and flawed—reasoning why Elon thinks Hitler is so cool?
Another user said: Musk is a “disgusting POS” and I hoped he would face consequences for his actions.
A third comment emphasized: These men were dictators. They ORDERED massacres.
The fourth user added: You don’t get billions of dollars by being a good kind caring person. To have so much money and so little common sense is beyond obscene.
This group of people will come to and end one day. They will be remembered for the horrible people they are.
Another user wrote: Evil man leading spineless republicans. He knows he is in charge.
Prominent figures criticized Musk’s offensive comments online.
The backlash wasn’t just from everyday users. Notable figures also criticized Musk’s comments.
Lee Saunders, the president of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, responded directly on social media.
“America’s public service workers—our nurses, teachers, firefighters, librarians—chose making our communities safe, healthy, and strong over getting rich. They are not, as the world’s richest man implies, genocidal murderers.”
He continued, “Elon Musk and the billionaires in this administration have no idea what real people go through every day. That’s why he’s so willing to take a chainsaw to people’s jobs, Medicaid, Social Security, and Medicare.”
Previous controversies involving Elon Musk
This incident is not the first time Elon Musk has faced backlash.
In the past, he has been accused of making a Nazi salute during a high-profile event.
When people raised concerns about this, Musk responded with jokes related to Nazi leaders, which only added to the criticism.
His previous actions set a precedent for the current backlash, making many people more sensitive to his comments.
Despite the wave of criticism, Elon Musk has not yet publicly responded to the backlash from his retweet.
Given his history of engaging with critics online, many people expect him to address the situation soon.
His silence raises questions about how he views the public reaction to his posts.
Musk’s platform allows him to reach millions, so the impact of his words can be significant.