Elon Musk responded strongly to a Canadian petition to revoke his citizenship but later deleted his post, sparking debate on social media.
Recently, Elon Musk made headlines with his surprising reaction to a petition aimed at revoking his Canadian citizenship.
This petition has sparked discussions about his ties to Canada and his relationship with the United States.
Background on citizenship of Elon Musk
Elon Musk was born in South Africa and moved to Canada when he was just 17 years old.
He acquired Canadian citizenship in 1989, thanks to his mother, who was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. Musk later became a U.S. citizen in 2002.
Despite once expressing pride in his Canadian roots, his recent actions have led to tension with some Canadians.
The petition calls for revoking Musk’s citizenship.
The petition, known as Petition e-5353, was introduced by NDP MP Charlie Angus.
It calls on the Canadian government to revoke Musk’s dual citizenship.
The petition claims that Musk’s involvement in the U.S. government threatens Canadian sovereignty.
As of now, it has gathered over 296,000 signatures and will remain open until June 20, 2025.
Many Canadians have expressed their frustrations with Musk’s influence and his close ties to former President Donald Trump.
Musk’s support for Trump and his role in the Department of Government Efficiency have led to increased scrutiny from Canadian citizens.
Elon Musk fires back at Canadian petition to strip his citizenship in now-deleted post
In response to the petition, Musk posted a now-deleted tweet that read, “Canada is not a real country.”
This statement shocked many people and ignited further debate online.
His comment was seen as dismissive of Canada, a country that has been a significant part of his life.
The tweet quickly drew attention on social media, with many Canadians expressing their anger.
Some users commented that Musk’s remark showed a lack of respect for their nation.
One prominent response on Reddit stated, “Good, then you won’t mind not being a citizen anymore.”
Elon Musk: 'Canada is not a real country.' pic.twitter.com/mCbZ8bcB86
— EssenViews (@essenviews) February 25, 2025
Social media reactions
While some people were outraged, others found humor in the situation.
Many Canadians felt that Musk’s comments were disrespectful, especially given his mother’s Canadian heritage.
Some wondered how she felt about his remarks.
One user said: Canada should prosecute him for treason!!!
The second user added: Canada should prosecute him for treason!!!
The third user commented: We shouldn’t be asking to revoke citizenship because we don’t like someone’s politics. That makes us no better than them
The fourth user wrote: He has nothing to do in canada
Another user said: He’s a real jerk
Revoking Musk’s citizenship is legally unlikely.
Legally, it is unlikely that Canada will revoke Musk’s citizenship.
A lawyer has stated that citizenship obtained through legal means is difficult to revoke.
The petition, while significant in terms of public sentiment, may not lead to any actual changes in Musk’s citizenship status.
Musk’s response to the petition and his subsequent tweet have brought attention to the complexities of dual citizenship.
As a dual citizen, Musk has ties to both Canada and the United States.
This situation raises questions about loyalty, identity, and public perception.