Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, faced intense scrutiny after an interview with The Economist highlighted his controversial statements about the United Kingdom.

During the discussion, Musk claimed that a 'civil war in Britain is inevitable,' which the interviewer dismissed as nonsense, noting that London is significantly safer than many U.S.cities.The interviewer also pointed out Musk's lack of recent visits to the UK, emphasizing the discrepancy between his assertions and reality.This incident sparked widespread online backlash, with critics accusing Musk of spreading misinformation and hypocrisy.

Political commentators like Wajahat Ali labeled him a 'moron and a liar,' while others linked his past actions, such as supporting ICE raids in Minneapolis and organizing violence with far-right figures, to his current behavior.

The article underscores the growing public skepticism toward Musk's influence and the consequences of his inflammatory rhetoric on social media platforms like X.