Elon Musk has ramped up his attacks on Kamala Harris, moving further into the realm of conspiracy-laden rhetoric. While his disdain for the Democratic Party has always been apparent, his recent commentary on the upcoming presidential election has taken a more bizarre turn.
Musk, who recently stirred controversy by sharing an AI-generated image on his social media platform depicting the vice president in a communist uniform, has now claimed that if Harris wins the election, “the machine that controls the Kamala puppet will come after me even more than it currently does.”
This alarming assertion hints at a conspiratorial mindset, framing him as a target of shadowy forces.
By promoting such disinformation and unhinged views, Musk, who commands immense influence as the owner of X, is effectively pushing radical content to a broad audience, potentially normalizing dangerous narratives that can distort public perception in the lead-up to the election.
Reactions to Musk’s claims have been swift and critical. Many users called out his self-victimization and questioned his motives.
“Stop flattering yourself and setting yourself up as the victim. You need Trump to win just so you can avoid paying taxes & keep the money flowing to your businesses. And that’s what it’s all about,” user Joe G. wrote.
Political commentator Luke Zaleski noted the absurdity of Musk’s gaslighting, arguing that he portrays himself as a victim while championing free speech.
“There is nothing anyone can say or do to confront this level of gaslighting. Nothing. That’s the loop we’re in. That’s the gaslighting paradox of Elon pretending he’s some savior of free speech and the victim of powerful invisible forces on his own personal social media platform,” Zaleski wrote.
Another user shot back, writing, “No one cares. Keep whining lmao.”
As the presidential election approaches, Musk’s incendiary comments underscore the dangerous intersection of social media influence and political discourse. Experts warn that this kind of rhetoric could undermine trust in democratic institutions and contribute to a climate of misinformation.
Check Musk’s post below:
To be precise, the machine that controls the Kamala puppet will come after me even more than it currently does https://t.co/bjUch5VoWO
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 1, 2024