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As Los Angeles burns, Elon Musk stokes partisan outrage


Published on 2025-01-10 16:40:48 - MSN
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  • As flames engulf swaths of Los Angeles, Elon Musk is wielding X to stoke partisan outrage and conspiracy theories about the disaster.

The article from MSN discusses the ongoing civil unrest in Los Angeles following the release of video footage showing the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police. Amidst this backdrop, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been actively engaging on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where he has been stoking partisan outrage. Musk has criticized what he perceives as a lack of media coverage on the LA riots, suggesting a bias in reporting. His comments have further inflamed tensions, with some accusing him of exploiting the situation for political gain. The article highlights how Musk's involvement has turned the conversation from a focus on police brutality and justice into a battleground for political and cultural warfare, exacerbating divisions rather than fostering dialogue or solutions.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/general/as-los-angeles-burns-elon-musk-stokes-partisan-outrage/ar-BB1reJst ]
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