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Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his innovative ventures with Tesla and SpaceX, has recently escalated his commentary on race, stirring controversy and fracturing his once-loyal fan base. Over the past six months, Musk has made an astonishing 850 posts on his social media platform, X, with a striking focus on racial themes, including divisive rhetoric that some critics label as white supremacist. This shift in his online discourse has left many supporters perplexed and questioning their allegiance.
A Surge in Racial Commentary
Since October, Musk has taken to X nearly every day to share his views on race, with about six per cent of his posts explicitly discussing this topic. A significant portion of these communications features the term “white,” reflecting a marked increase in his engagement with racial issues compared to previous years. According to a detailed analysis by The Washington Post, Musk’s frequency of posts related to race has tripled, with nearly daily updates that delve into controversial subjects such as “white genocide.”
In one particularly inflammatory post from December 11, 2025, Musk asserted that “They’re openly advocating White genocide,” while sharing a video compilation about migration in the U.S. His comments have sparked outrage, with critics accusing him of emboldening extremist views.
Longstanding Themes of Nationalism
Musk’s interest in racial discourse is not a recent development. He has previously used his platform to advocate for nationalist ideas and has commented on topics such as birth rates. Last September, he agreed with a post suggesting that white individuals face a dire choice between oppression and reclaiming their dignity, responding affirmatively