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'Beyond Disgusting': Elon Musk Faces Backlash After Mocking Federal Aid Receipts As 'Parasite Class' While His Companies Rake In $18 Billion from U.S. Taxpayers

Elon Musk has drawn significant criticism after referring to individuals receiving federal aid as the "parasite class" in a social media post, despite his companies, SpaceX and Tesla, having received approximately $18 billion in federal subsidies and contracts. This backlash stems from the perceived hypocrisy, as highlighted by various commentators and social media users who pointed out the irony of Musk's companies benefiting from taxpayer money while he criticizes those dependent on government assistance. The article discusses how Musk's comments have ignited a debate on the ethics of government subsidies, the responsibilities of business leaders, and the fairness of Musk's critique given his own financial relationship with the government. Critics argue that Musk's remarks not only lack self-awareness but also contribute to a negative stigma around welfare recipients, contrasting sharply with his companies' reliance on public funds.

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