Elon Musk recently made a post questioning why former President Donald Trump has faced two apparent assassination attempts in recent months while President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have not. Musk later claimed the post was a joke and deleted it after resistance to do so.
Despite initial resistance to delete the post, Musk ultimately succumbed to pressure and removed the controversial remarks. He had initially doubled down on his statement that no one has attempted to assassinate Biden or Harris, but later acknowledged that his words could be misinterpreted and clarified that it was intended as a joke.
Musk’s behavior has sparked speculation about whether he violated X’s terms of service with his posts. He has a history of flouting platform rules but has faced few consequences. Musk endorsed Trump for president after an assassination attempt in July, and his recent posts suggest a rightward shift in his political views.
In addition to his controversial political posts, Musk has also engaged in conspiracy theories and pushed the boundaries of acceptable behavior on social media. He has posted fake images and used bigoted language in support of his causes, including making derogatory comments about individuals like Taylor Swift and depicting Vice President Kamala Harris in a negative light.
These incidents highlight the lack of guardrails on the X platform and raise questions about Musk’s behavior and the impact of his posts. As the richest person in the world, Musk’s words and actions carry significant weight, and his recent behavior has drawn criticism from many who view his posts as inflammatory and inappropriate. It remains to be seen how X will respond to Musk’s controversial remarks in the future.
