Asked whether he is anti-Muslim, Elon Musk says he opposes people entering a country with antithetical views, rape and murder, and the imposition of rules or laws contrary to established Western norms.
Musk presents his position as opposition to actions and norms rather than to Muslims as a group. At the same time, the phrase “antithetical views” is broad and requires definition: democratic societies protect a wide range of beliefs while prohibiting crimes and applying one civil law equally to everyone.
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Elon Musk responds to “Are you anti-Muslim?” — @ianmiles
Asked whether he is anti-Muslim, Elon Musk says he opposes people entering a country with antithetical views, rape and murder, and the imposition of rules or laws contrary to established Western norms.
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Elon Musk defends sharing Citizen Vigilante: “It’s worth watching” — @EricLDaugh
A UK interviewer criticizes Elon Musk for sharing Citizen Vigilante, arguing that the film presents a dystopian view of Europe and glorifies violence. Musk replies: “I think that it’s a movie and it’s worth watching.”
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Elon Musk rejects the “far right” label: “I support normal people” — @america
Challenged over support for parties described as far right, Elon Musk says he supports “normal people” and cites secure borders, safe cities and sensible spending as common-sense principles rather than fringe positions.
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Elon Musk tells reporter: more people hate the media than you realize — @MAGAVoice
Asked why some people loathe him and whether his actions help Western democracy, Elon Musk replies that he does not care, cites his large following, and tells the interviewer: “A lot more people hate you and the media more than you realize.”
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Elon Musk warns against electronic voting machines — @ValerieAnne1970
Elon Musk says he normally favors technology but opposes voting machines, warning that electronic voting systems are vulnerable to hacking, especially as artificial intelligence capabilities advance.