Elon Musk’s recent X post, now deleted, equated federal workers to Stalin, Mao, and Hitler, claiming their employees, not the leaders themselves, committed mass murder. This drew immediate condemnation from the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees and the Anti-Defamation League, who deemed the statement deeply disturbing and irresponsible. The post follows Musk’s ongoing attacks on the federal government amidst “Tesla Takedown” protests and Tesla’s recent stock decline. Musk’s actions have sparked widespread outrage due to his significant social media reach and the gravity of the historical figures involved.
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Elon Musk shared a social media post absolving Stalin, Mao, and Hitler of responsibility for mass murders, attributing blame instead to their subordinates. This post, which gained widespread attention, followed previous statements by Musk downplaying past guilt and emphasizing German cultural pride. The post sparked controversy, particularly given Musk’s history of controversial jokes referencing Nazis and the Holocaust. Musk’s actions have drawn both criticism and defense, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly supporting him.
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Thousands participated in nationwide protests against the Treaty Principles Bill, culminating in a large march to Wellington. The bill, introduced by ACT New Zealand, seeks to reinterpret the Treaty of Waitangi, sparking outrage from Māori who view it as undermining their rights. While the bill passed its first reading with support from coalition partners, Prime Minister Luxon and other parties confirmed they will not support further progress, signaling its likely failure. Indigenous leaders performed a haka in Parliament to demonstrate their opposition.
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