Democrats Blast Musk Over Antisemitism on X Social Platform
- X owner responds by saying claims he’s antisemitic are ‘bogus’
- Raskin says lawmakers will urge Musk to renounce comments
Elon Musk
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US lawmakers plan to ask Elon Musk to retract his backing for an antisemitic post on his social media platform X, Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin said.
While Raskin didn’t spell out the content or the appeal’s supporters, it signals further backlash against anti-Jewish commentary on the platform that has prompted companies such as Apple Inc. and Walt Disney Co. to halt advertising. Musk responded to the uproar on Sunday, saying on X that he isn’t antisemitic.