The Musk tracker
A sourced record of 212 statements and actions by Elon Musk and his companies since 2022: interventions in the politics, governments, courts and regulation of 43 countries and the European Union, threats and legal action against critics, and the use of market power against competitors. Each entry sets out what he said or did, the background, the response and what happened next.
Endorsing or attacking parties and candidates in elections around the world.
Appearing by video at the Unite the Kingdom
rally, Musk said There's got to be a dissolution of parliament and a new vote held
and You either fight back or you die.
Response: Downing Street called it dangerous and inflammatory language, which threatens violence and intimidation on our streets
.
United Kingdom2 sourcesMusk posted that Reform UK needs a new leader
and that Farage doesn't have what it takes
, weeks after meeting Farage about a possible donation.
Response: Farage told the BBC Musk was allowed to have an opinion
, that he did not agree with everything Musk stands for, and I think he's a hero.
United Kingdom2 sourcesMusk met Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and treasurer Nick Candy at Mar-a-Lago. Farage said Musk was giving serious thought
to a donation and money was discussed
; Musk replied Absolutely
to Farage's post Britain needs Reform.
Response: The Prime Minister's spokesman said a large donation was a matter for the rules
; minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said the government was looking at strengthening rules on foreign donations.
United Kingdom2 sources