“Arrest Him”: Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Controversial Comments Following Second Trump Assassination Attempt

Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Controversial Comments Following Second Trump Assassination Attempt

Elon Musk has ignited a firestorm on social media after remarking that there have been no assassination attempts on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who is also the Democratic presidential candidate.

Musk’s comments came in the wake of a second assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

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Trump Targeted in Second Assassination Attempt

The incident occurred while Trump was playing golf at the Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was tackled to the ground by security after gunshots were heard nearby

.It is not yet known whether the suspect fired first, fired a round at all, or if only the Secret Service fired.

Agents patrolling the area spotted a rifle barrel poking through a fence, prompting immediate action.

The alleged gunman, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was arrested by police as he attempted to flee in his vehicle. Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw reported that Routh was approximately 300 to 500 yards from Trump when apprehended. He left behind an AK-47-style rifle equipped with a scope, which authorities noted could have put him within range of Trump.

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Elon Musk Questions Why No One Is Targeting Biden and Kamala Harris

Following confirmation from the FBI that Trump was the target of what they described as an “apparent assassination attempt,” Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts.

“And no one is even trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala 🤯,” he posted.

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Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Comments Following Trump Assassination Attempt

The comment sparked backlash when shared by The Shade Room on Instagram. Many users criticized Musk for what they saw as reckless and inciting remarks. Some suggested the FBI should investigate the post, while others argued that Musk likely wouldn’t face consequences for his statements. A few users speculated that assassination attempts on Trump are fake, which is why none have been directed at Biden or Harris. Here are some of the reactions:

thekingplan:

The FBI should be paying him a visit for this tweet.

syleenajohnson:

And sadly nothing will happen to him behind these remarks🙁😡

real4leafclover:

It should be illegal to make or insinuate threats like that.

g_ramsey:

Bc no one is trying to assassinate DT

joseysunshine:

This has to be illegal right? Did he just violate his own terms of agreement on his own social media platform?

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