Elon’s European Invasion Is Pissing Off World Leaders

In the US, most recently right-wing billionaire Elon Musk Helped to choose By a conservative political leader (Donald Trump). Using his social media platform X Flood the internet with Right wing propaganda Which makes America’s liberals look like unrepentant degenerates. Now, he seems to be trying to do the same thing in Europe. However, in recent days, several European officials have criticized the tycoon and their failed attempts to interfere in their country’s politics.

On Monday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Press conference In which he defended himself from ongoing attacks from Musk, who has spent the past few weeks fanning the flames of a scandal he claims is linked to Starmer. The scandal in question involves “grooming gangs” in northern England, said to be made up mainly of criminals. South Asian or British Pakistani heritage. Starmer ran the Crown Prosecution Service, Britain’s main judiciary, when the scandal broke a decade ago. Although there is little evidence to support his claims, Musk Starmer has been accused of misconduct in the handling of the case, and said that he “should face charges of his complicity in the most heinous mass crime in British history.” Starmer appears to be using the scandal to tarnish the government’s reputation and replace it with one more suited to Musk’s interests.

During the press conference, Starmer hit back at the American billionaire, saying: “Child sexual exploitation is absolutely sickening. Over the years, many victims have been completely let down. Those who spread lies and misinformation as far as possible are not interested in the victim, they are interested in themselves.” Starmer did not name Musk directly during his speech, although his connection to the topic was clear.

Musk was recently claimed by King Charles Britain’s parliament should be dissolved To restore the “security” of the country. On Monday, he doubled down, Posting a poll on X In which he asked users if America would “liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government.” At the same time, accused sex offender and men’s rights activist Andrew Tate is supportive declared his political ambitions to replace Starmer as Prime Minister.

Musk’s conflict with Starmer has prompted other European leaders to criticize him. He was during a speech to French ambassadors on Monday, French leader Emmanuel Macron Seems to be characteristic of musk As a toxic influence on European politics: “Who would have thought, if we were told that the owner of one of the largest social networks in the world would support a new international reactionary movement and directly interfere in elections?” Macron said. In X, subsequently mask Protests against Macron Reposting the French leader’s comments with his own rebuttal.

musk It was also criticized By Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Storr, who said Monday it was “worrying” that the billionaire and close Trump ally was trying to hijack European politics. “I find it alarming that a person with huge access to social media and huge financial resources is directly involved in the internal affairs of other countries,” Storr told public broadcaster NRK. “It shouldn’t be like this in democracies and allies.”

Meanwhile, Musk stirred up more drama when he split with MP Nigel Farage on Monday. A longtime ally of the American political right, Musk nonetheless Call on Farage to resign. “Reform Party needs a new leader. Farage doesn’t have what it takes,” Musk tweeted. The tweet came just days after Musk endorsed Tommy Robinson, the currently jailed far-right activist who, like Farage, has insulted Muslims and immigrants.

Shortly after Musk’s attack, Farage posted a video on X in which he Starmer condemned the government And draws attention to rapist gang scandals. “Career Stormer is sweeping the failures of the establishment under the carpet,” Farage said in the video. “Nothing less than a full national investigation into gang rape will do.” Then musk Farage’s video reposted, Just write: “Yes.”

Musk also drew criticism from the European Union, after interviewing far-right German politician Alice Weidel for his plan. Alternative for Germany Party or AfD. Indeed, between advising America to oust the leader of one of its longest-standing allies and advocating for convicted criminals to run for office, Musk continues to support far-right parties in Germany. Musk previously said that only the AfD could “save Germany” – a controversial comment, that the AfD Associated with neo-Nazis. The EU announced Planning to monitor Musk’s interview with Weidel to make sure it doesn’t violate its content moderation rules.

Despite his current ascendancy, it’s unclear how long Musk’s political career will last. Kasturi has hitched his wagon to Trump’s stardom, so his political power seems to depend on the health of their relationship. on a Recent podcast episodes“Trump complains a little bit to people about how masks are around,” New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman told tech reporter Kara Swisher.