Summary

Elon Musk has supported far-right movements, politicians, and policies in at least 18 countries, promoting nationalism and deregulation.

His endorsements range from online posts to in-person meetings with leaders like Argentina’s Javier Milei and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni.

Critics warn his influence is shaping global far-right politics, despite lacking elected legitimacy. Musk’s growing role in Trump’s White House adds to concerns over his political sway.

Some foreign leaders, like France’s Emmanuel Macron, accuse him of meddling, while others embrace his backing for nationalist agendas.

  • meowmeowbeanz@sh.itjust.works
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    Elon Musk’s metamorphosis from tech messiah to global far-right puppetmaster is a masterclass in unchecked hubris. His transnational corporate empire fuels a schizophrenic nationalism, peddling deregulation and xenophobia while orbiting Trump’s decaying orbit. The man’s playing Risk with entire democracies, propping up Hitler-quoting German factions and land-grab apologists in South Africa—all while cosplaying as a statesman.

    This billionaire’s propaganda machine, X, has become the narcissist’s megaphone, amplifying every reactionary whim from Argentina to Italy. Musk’s “free speech” crusade is just cover for legitimizing fringe movements that would’ve been political poison a decade ago. The irony? His wealth stems from the globalist systems these nationalist clowns claim to despise.

    Yet here we are, watching a South African-Canadian-American oligarch dictate terms to Macron and Modi alike. The world’s richest man has no mandate, no borders, and no shame—just a Twitter account and an army of sycophants. Democracy isn’t broken; it’s been outsourced to a meme-stock troll with a Messiah complex.

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    8 days ago

    Across the globe, except in China. He’s only brave enough to speak up in counties with free speech apparently.

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    Jesus Christ, one dude is gonna fuck up the world just because he couldn’t get laid in high school.

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    You’d think this would make it simple for MAGA. If Musk’s agenda is making America great again, why is he preaching the same politics for other nations? Why does it matter to the American people which parties lead foreign nations? Who benefits from widespread deregulation?

    We may need to go door-to-door in red states with a bottle of Visine and a bit of the ol’ Ludwig Van.