Elon Musk posted twice as often on UK race and immigration as about SpaceX IPO
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- Elon Musk posted 303 times about race and immigration in the UK, compared to 114 times about SpaceX, ahead of SpaceX's IPO.
- Musk's posts focused on UK politics, including support for far-right figures and commentary on multiculturalism, despite his key role in SpaceX's public offering.
- His activity contributed to online tensions, with a report noting 240 calls for violence in replies to his posts after the Belfast knife attack.
- Musk amplified far-right voices like Rupert Lowe and Tommy Robinson, boosting their reach with 64 million views.
- British officials, including Keir Starmer, accused Musk of inciting division, while experts warn his wealth and influence distort democratic politics.