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Tue, December 17, 2024

Elon Musk Met With Nigel Farage at Mar-a-Lago


Published on 2024-12-17 15:40:47 - The New York Times
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The article from The New York Times discusses a meeting between Elon Musk and Nigel Farage, highlighting their shared views on free speech and immigration. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of X Corp (formerly Twitter), has been increasingly vocal about his political opinions, often aligning with right-wing figures. Farage, a prominent Brexit advocate and former UKIP leader, has found a new platform on X, where he has been actively engaging with Musk's posts. Their conversation reportedly touched on the perceived threats to free speech, the role of social media in political discourse, and the impact of immigration policies in Western countries. The meeting underscores Musk's growing influence in political spheres and his tendency to engage with controversial figures, potentially signaling a shift in his public persona from tech innovator to political commentator.

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