Elon Musk slams Trump’s British ally Nigel Farage: ‘It doesn’t have what it takes’ – Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA)
Musk On Sunday, he took to social media to express his dissatisfaction with the current leadership of the Reform Party and targeted Nigel Farage.
what happened: Musk posted on X, “The Reform Party needs a new leader. Farage does not have such ability. Farage said that he was surprised that Musk lost confidence.
“I’m afraid I disagree,” said the British leader, known for his association with the president-elect. Donald Trump and his fierce campaign to push the country out of the European Union.
According to Reuters, Farage distanced himself from Musk’s comments supporting anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, who is currently in jail for contempt of court.
Farage said: “My view remains that Tommy Robinson is not fit for reform and I have never betrayed my principles.”
Farage previously shared a photo of himself and Musk, with a portrait of a young Trump visible in the background. The post prompted a response from Musk, who appeared to agree that Britain needs a Reform Party.
It is worth noting that during the US presidential campaign, Farage said that he received a job offer from Trump for the US re-election campaign.
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why it’s important: Musk previously criticized the British government for freeing a convicted pedophile and reportedly banned him from an international investment summit because of his social media activity amid the recent unrest. “I don’t think anyone should go to the UK because they will release convicted pedophiles in order to imprison people who post on social media,” he said.
Recently, Musk criticized the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and supported a national inquiry into the exploitation of underage girls, which has been dealt with by the Starmer prosecution service. According to Reuters, Starmer is expected to address the issue, highlighting his 2013 reforms to prosecute pedophile rings but refraining from criticizing Musk given his relationship with Trump.
Musk dismissed the idea of building a Tesla Gigafactory in the UK, saying the current Labor government was a deterrent to potential investors. “Under the current government, few companies are willing to invest in the UK,” he wrote.
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