Elon Musk is a race-war entrepreneur
Elon Musk is a race-war entrepreneur Submitted by Amina Shareef on Fri, 07/31/2026 - 20:28 The US trillionaire fans the flames of far-right hatred by amplifying racial antagonisms and myths of white dispossession US entrepreneur Elon Musk during an event marking President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington DC on 20 January 2025 (Angela Weiss/AFP) On Elon Musk is back in the public eye -…
Elon Musk, the US trillionaire and tech entrepreneur, has emerged as a controversial figure who fuels racial hatred and spreads myths of white dispossession. In an interview with the Economist's editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, Musk claimed to be non-racist while endorsing far-right ideologies and amplifying racial antagonisms.
He argued that his opposition is solely to violence, lack of integration, and erosion of democracy, but critics argue that his approach to Muslims and other minorities is rooted in racist tropes and ideologies.
Musk's views on Muslims are particularly troubling. By portraying them as a population with an inherent disposition towards violence, misogyny, and despotism, he constructs them as a distinct category of humans. He also suggests that Muslims are an anti-Western force destined to dominate and ultimately annihilate white people, which he refers to as "white genocide."
This kind of racialisation serves the purpose of conflating asylum seekers and migrants with Muslims, presenting demographic changes as evidence of white decline and undermining the principles of democracy.
Apart from his opinions, Musk's actions also contribute to the spread of far-right ideology. His ownership of the largest communication platform, X (formerly Twitter), allows him to rehabilitate race thinking, reinforce racial antagonisms, and promote myths of white dispossession. Musk has poured millions into the campaign of former US President Donald Trump and has endorsed far-right movements worldwide, including the National Rally in France, Restore Britain, and Alternative for Germany. He has also worked to keep far-right politicians in power.
Musk's stance on pro-natalism, the belief that high-IQ individuals should have more children, further emphasizes his racial biases. He advocates for more children from smart people, and given his penchant for race science, it is inferred that he is referring to white individuals. Additionally, Musk promotes the Great Replacement theory, perpetuating the notion of white decline and racial supremacy.
In conclusion, Elon Musk is not just a racist individual, but a race-war entrepreneur who relentlessly spreads racial antagonisms and myths of white dispossession. Through his immense wealth and ownership of a major communication platform, Musk actively organizes contemporary far-right politics and contributes to the erosion of democratic values.
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