Elon Musk faced heavy criticism after attacking Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey. The wealthiest individual globally, Musk issued strong remarks to Tommy Robinson supporters, warning of impending violence and labeling Sir Ed a “craven coward” on social media. This came in response to Sir Ed’s letter to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, and Nigel Farage, urging them to denounce Musk’s statements.
In his communication to the trio, Sir Ed expressed grave concern over Musk’s actions, describing them as a dangerous intrusion into democracy. Reacting to Musk’s comments, the Lib Dem leader sarcastically posted an image of SpongeBob SquarePants looking sickly, mocking Musk as a coward.
Sir Ed had previously called for unity among party leaders against Musk’s attempts to foster division, emphasizing the importance of upholding democratic principles and the rule of law. He condemned Musk’s behavior of spreading misinformation, inciting anger, and advocating violence as a reckless assault on these core values.
The call for solidarity against Musk’s actions included a plea for considering sanctions against the billionaire. Sir Ed stressed the need to hold individuals, regardless of their wealth or influence, accountable for using their platforms to stoke tension and provoke violence.
Over 150,000 individuals gathered at a rally in central London orchestrated by far-right figure Tommy Robinson, where Musk made a surprise appearance, demanding immediate political change and urging attendees to resist or face dire consequences. Following the event, Business Secretary Peter Kyle criticized Musk’s statements as confusing and inappropriate, while acknowledging the demonstrators’ exercise of freedom of speech and association.
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