Elon Musk Sparks 'White America Great Again' Controversy, Faces Racism Accusations
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News18•27-01-2026, 09:31
Elon Musk Sparks 'White America Great Again' Controversy, Faces Racism Accusations
- •Elon Musk, owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, is embroiled in controversy over a post claiming a rapid decline in the global white population.
- •Musk shared data suggesting the white population dropped from 36% in 1900 to 8% currently, sparking widespread debate.
- •Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla accused Musk of promoting 'WAGA' (White America Great Again) and racism, urging non-white and anti-racist white employees to leave Musk's companies.
- •Khosla offered positions in his portfolio companies to those who quit, asking them to email their LinkedIn profiles.
- •The controversy highlights Musk's ongoing criticism for immigration policies and alleged promotion of white supremacist ideas on X, despite a significant Indian presence in his companies and user base.
Why It Matters: Elon Musk faces accusations of promoting racism and 'White America Great Again' ideology, sparking widespread backlash.
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