Why Elon Musk is trolling world leaders
This Is Why
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4.0 • 552 Ratings
🗓️ 7 January 2025
⏱️ 25 minutes
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Summary
Recently, more of his attention has turned to Europe, with Musk sharing support for the far-right German party AfD, Nigel Farage's Reform UK and far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Niall Paterson looks to unpick what Musk's aims for European politics might be. Our deputy political editor Sam Coates joins Niall to discuss the billionaire's posts on X and the political reaction to them.
Plus, culture, technology and society writer Sarah Manavis joins Niall to explore why Musk is so interested in international politics, and for what potential gain.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
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