Elon Musk Deletes Assassination Joke About Biden & Harris

News Today: Elon Musk Deletes Controversial Biden, Harris Post

Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), sparked controversy after posting a message implying that “no one is even trying” to assassinate President Joe Biden or Vice-President Kamala Harris. The post, accompanied by a raised eyebrow emoji, was quickly deleted by Musk, who later claimed it was intended as a joke. His comments followed a suspected assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course.

Musk, a close ally of Trump, has been known for his provocative posts. Many users criticized the post, accusing Musk of incitement and irresponsibility. The White House condemned the statement, calling the rhetoric “irresponsible” and emphasizing that political violence should never be joked about.

The Secret Service has acknowledged awareness of the post but refrained from commenting, stating they investigate all threats involving protectees. Musk later tweeted that his joke was poorly received due to a lack of context, saying, “jokes are way less funny if people don’t know the context.”

Musk’s political views have often leaned toward Trump, whom he endorsed after a separate assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. The controversial tech magnate frequently shares criticism of Biden and Harris, leading to speculation about his political allegiances.

As tensions rise on social media, Musk’s deleted post has drawn widespread attention, with debates about the limits of humor and the implications of powerful individuals making provocative statements online.