Elon Musk Is Posting Nonstop Falsehoods About ‘Grooming Gangs’
55 years ago

Elon Musk Is Posting Nonstop Falsehoods About ‘Grooming Gangs’

Wired  

In 2024, Elon Musk’s attention was focused squarely on the US presidential election. Musk has feverishly spent the past few days boosting disinformation and divisive rhetoric on X about Muslim grooming gangs in the UK, posting almost 200 times, a WIRED review of the centibillionaire’s output has found. Musk is also pushing the narrative that organized child sex abuse is carried out almost exclusively by Muslim men, when a 2020 UK government study found that was not the case. A petition Musk shared in November calling for the removal of Starmer has so far amassed more than 3 million signatures, and over the past three days Musk has interacted with a wide variety of prominent figures about the grooming gangs scandal, including mainstream UK political figures like Farage and former Conservative Party leader Liz Truss. “They should receive the severest punishment, hang them for treason,” Musk wrote in response to a post from far-right UK lawmaker Robert Jenrick calling for the prosecution of government officials “involved in the Muslim grooming gang cover-up.”

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Gordon Brown hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘complete fabrication’ over grooming gangs
2 days, 1 hour ago

Gordon Brown hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘complete fabrication’ over grooming gangs

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gordon Brown has hit back at Elon Musk’s claim he “committed …

Has there been a UK grooming gangs inquiry, what were the results and why are there calls for a new one?
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2 days, 5 hours ago

Has there been a UK grooming gangs inquiry, what were the results and why are there calls for a new one?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He also appeared to place blame at Starmer’s door, arguing that “rape gangs were …

Elon Musk has done nothing but harm by wading into the grooming scandal
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2 days, 12 hours ago

Elon Musk has done nothing but harm by wading into the grooming scandal

The Independent  

Money talks, as they say – and if you’re the richest person on the planet, then the amplification that can be exerted on your random thoughts is awesome indeed. Ironically, Mr Musk’s latest activities seem to be a powerful case study into what happens when someone spends too much time on social media; sincerely believes that it is a reliable …

Keir Starmer torpedoes Elon Musk over ‘lies’ about grooming gangs
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2 days, 14 hours ago

Keir Starmer torpedoes Elon Musk over ‘lies’ about grooming gangs

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk and right-wing …

Musk doubles down in grooming gangs row after being accused of ‘spreading lies’ by Starmer: Live
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2 days, 15 hours ago

Musk doubles down in grooming gangs row after being accused of ‘spreading lies’ by Starmer: Live

The Independent  

✕ Close Starmer responds to Elon Musk government attacks during major NHS speech Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

With Elon Musk’s great power comes great irresponsibility
2 days, 16 hours ago

With Elon Musk’s great power comes great irresponsibility

The Independent  

It now seems clear to me that Elon Musk’s political judgement cannot be trusted. However, as Nigel Farage is suddenly realising, Musk appears prone to use his huge media platform to launch unprovoked attacks seemingly without bothering to acquaint himself with relevant facts. Nigel Plevin Ilminster, Somerset There are limits to freedom of speech Musk’s assertion that Tommy Robinson was …

'Took girls from children's homes, threw them into prostitution': 1991's case exposing UK Muslim grooming gangs
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2 days, 19 hours ago

'Took girls from children's homes, threw them into prostitution': 1991's case exposing UK Muslim grooming gangs

Op India  

Last week, tech billionaire Elon Musk slammed the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer over his utter failure to deliver justice to the grooming gang victims in the country. https://t.co/kAsE2KHMpV — Elon Musk January 5, 2025 Musk also highlighted the police complicity in the prevalence of grooming gangs, inaction against them for many years, and the unfair arrests …

UK PM Keir Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’, defends record over child sex gangs after attacks from Elon Musk
Top News
2 days, 20 hours ago

UK PM Keir Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’, defends record over child sex gangs after attacks from Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “lies and misinformation” that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk. Keir Starmer criticized “those that are spreading lies and misinformation as far and as wide as possible,” particularly opposition Conservative politicians in Britain who have echoed some of Musk’s …

Has there been a UK grooming gangs inquiry, what were the results and why are there calls for a new one?
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3 days, 1 hour ago

Has there been a UK grooming gangs inquiry, what were the results and why are there calls for a new one?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He also appeared to place blame at Starmer’s door, arguing that “rape gangs were …

Starmer expected to face questions about Musk’s grooming gang criticism
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3 days, 9 hours ago

Starmer expected to face questions about Musk’s grooming gang criticism

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Prime Minister is expected to face questions on Monday …

Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘lies’ over handling of child sex abuse scandal
3 days, 9 hours ago

Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘lies’ over handling of child sex abuse scandal

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized those “spreading lies and misinformation” about child sex grooming gangs in the United Kingdom, responding to an online storm whipped up by Elon Musk. In another, he called for Starmer’s safeguarding minister, Jess Philips, to be imprisoned, calling her “pure evil” and “a wicked creature.” On Monday, he also said …

Elon Musk’s attacks on Jess Phillips a ‘disgraceful smear’, Streeting says
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3 days, 20 hours ago

Elon Musk’s attacks on Jess Phillips a ‘disgraceful smear’, Streeting says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wes Streeting has said attacks made by Elon Musk on …

Farage defends Elon Musk over grooming gang attacks on Starmer
3 days, 23 hours ago

Farage defends Elon Musk over grooming gang attacks on Starmer

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigel Farage has launched a defense of Elon Musk’s incendiary social …

Nigel Farage defends Elon Musk over critical grooming gangs posts
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3 days, 23 hours ago

Nigel Farage defends Elon Musk over critical grooming gangs posts

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigel Farage has defended Elon Musk after the billionaire attacked …

Elon Musk’s tirade against ’rape gangs’ in UK draws minister’s rebuke: ‘Pay attention, focus on America’
4 days, 16 hours ago

Elon Musk’s tirade against ’rape gangs’ in UK draws minister’s rebuke: ‘Pay attention, focus on America’

Live Mint  

The United Kingdom has responded to Elon Musk's tirade against the ruling Labour Party over its handling of the grooming gang scandal of child sexual abuse, saying the remarks were “misjudged and certainly misinformed”. Hitting back at Elon Musk, UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the Tesla chief “got a big role to play with his social media platform”. Echoing …

UK government turns defensive after Elon Musk raises the grooming gang issue
4 days, 19 hours ago

UK government turns defensive after Elon Musk raises the grooming gang issue

Op India  

Elon Musk has found himself at odds with the UK government over the sensitive and controversial issue of grooming gangs. — Elon Musk January 3, 2025 Elon Musk has been quite vocal in criticising the British government for failing to act in cases of child sexual abuse in the UK. 🚨BREAKING 😳 ‼️Elon Musk has confirmed that he believes the …

Elon Musk attacks PM Keir Starmer over 'Pakistani rape gangs', UK responds
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4 days, 22 hours ago

Elon Musk attacks PM Keir Starmer over 'Pakistani rape gangs', UK responds

Hindustan Times  

The United Kingdom government has responded to criticism from Tesla CEO Elon Musk on the handling of a child sexual abuse scandal, stating that the billionaire was misinformed about the issue. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticised PM Starmer about not bringing to justice child grooming gangs in Oldham On social media platform X, Musk posted and shared several posts …

Farage distances himself from Tommy Robinson after Elon Musk backs far-right activist
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4 days, 23 hours ago

Farage distances himself from Tommy Robinson after Elon Musk backs far-right activist

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Musk wrote on his social media website X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday: “Free Tommy …

British right smacks down MAGA after Elon Musk goes a 'step too far': report
5 days, 8 hours ago

British right smacks down MAGA after Elon Musk goes a 'step too far': report

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s increasing influence in the United States as a key ally of incoming President Donald Trump and around the world has stoked concerns among far-right figures in the United Kingdom. Warnings from far-right British politicians poured in Thursday after Musk posted a flood of messages on his X platform calling for the release from prison of far-right …

Elon Musk links Keir Starmer to Pakistani 'rape gangs', UK hits back
5 days, 9 hours ago

Elon Musk links Keir Starmer to Pakistani 'rape gangs', UK hits back

India Today  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has lashed out at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his handling of a historic child abuse by gangs of Pakistani-origin men in Oldham. Responding to Musk's criticism, UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting said that the observations of Musk were "misjudged and certainly misinformed". The issue was thrown into the spotlight when it emerged that Home …

Explained: Why is Elon Musk attacking Keir Starmer over grooming gang scandal will there be an inquiry?
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5 days, 12 hours ago

Explained: Why is Elon Musk attacking Keir Starmer over grooming gang scandal will there be an inquiry?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He also appeared to place blame at Starmer’s door, arguing that “rape gangs were …

Neither money nor Musk should control our politicians
5 days, 15 hours ago

Neither money nor Musk should control our politicians

The Independent  

We live in a democracy. Susan Lammin Dumfries Social care needs short-term help too Meaningful reform of social care is long overdue, and, as the chief executive at Anchor, myself and my colleagues welcome the intent to achieve cross-party agreement to finally address an issue affecting growing numbers of some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Julian Self …

Elon Musk grooming attacks ‘misjudged and misinformed’, Wes Streeting says
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5 days, 19 hours ago

Elon Musk grooming attacks ‘misjudged and misinformed’, Wes Streeting says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s attacks on the UK Government’s handling of child …

Musk is ‘misjudged and certainly misinformed’ over UK grooming attacks, says senior minister
5 days, 20 hours ago

Musk is ‘misjudged and certainly misinformed’ over UK grooming attacks, says senior minister

Associated Press  

LONDON — A senior British politician pushed back Friday on Elon Musk’s criticism of the government’s handling of a historic child grooming scandal. Though Health Secretary Wes Streeting said Musk’s views were was “misjudged and certainly misinformed,” he urged the world’s richest man and close confidant of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to work with the government on tackling the issue …

Elon Musk calls for King Charles to dissolve parliament over ‘grooming gangs’
5 days, 23 hours ago

Elon Musk calls for King Charles to dissolve parliament over ‘grooming gangs’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk has continued his criticism of the Government, calling on the King to step in and dissolve Parliament. Mr Musk retweeted the X thread with a one-word comment: “Yes.” The 53-year-old Starlink boss continued to wade into the debate overnight, hours after he posted that safeguarding minister Jess Phillips “deserves to be in prison” after she denied requests for …

Elon Musk calls on King to dissolve Parliament over grooming gangs
6 days, 3 hours ago

Elon Musk calls on King to dissolve Parliament over grooming gangs

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Musk retweeted the X thread with a one-word comment: “Yes.” The 53-year-old Starlink …

Who is Tommy Robinson and why is Elon Musk throwing his weight behind him?
6 days, 9 hours ago

Who is Tommy Robinson and why is Elon Musk throwing his weight behind him?

Al Jazeera  

Musk made posts on X calling for jailed right-wing UK activist Robinson to be released. Not content with merely campaigning for United States President-elect Donald Trump and urging Germans to vote for the far-right political party, Alternative for Germany in the country’s upcoming elections, American billionaire Elon Musk is ruffling political feathers in the United Kingdom as well with an …

British minister says Musk ‘misinformed’ on UK child grooming scandals
6 days, 9 hours ago

British minister says Musk ‘misinformed’ on UK child grooming scandals

Al Jazeera  

A senior British politician has rejected Elon Musk’s criticism of the government’s handling of historic child grooming scandals. In a flurry of posts on X, the social media platform he owns, Musk also suggested that safeguarding minister Jess Phillips “deserves to be in prison” for refusing a request for a national public inquiry into the Oldham scandal. On Friday, British …

Musk attacks Starmer as Badenoch calls for grooming gangs inquiry
6 days, 15 hours ago

Musk attacks Starmer as Badenoch calls for grooming gangs inquiry

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tech billionaire Elon Musk has stepped up his attacks on …

Musk urges release of British far-right figurehead
6 days, 15 hours ago

Musk urges release of British far-right figurehead

Raw Story  

by Joe JACKSON Elon Musk on Thursday called for the release from prison of Tommy Robinson, one of Britain's best known far-right agitators, in the US tech billionaire's latest UK intervention. In a flurry of messages on his X platform, Musk also renewed his criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, highlighting that his time as chief state prosecutor in …

Tories demand inquiry into grooming gangs scandal as Elon Musk attacks Starmer
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6 days, 15 hours ago

Tories demand inquiry into grooming gangs scandal as Elon Musk attacks Starmer

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the extraordinary new year spat: Musk attacked Starmer’s handling of grooming scandal, claimed Jess …

Elon Musk seeks fresh UK elections, release of British far-right figurehead in attack against Keir Starmer
6 days, 16 hours ago

Elon Musk seeks fresh UK elections, release of British far-right figurehead in attack against Keir Starmer

Live Mint  

Elon Musk urged the Britain to hold fresh elections on Thursday — insisting that only the Reform UK party led by Nigel Farage could save the other country. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO also issued a series of posts calling for the release of far-right agitator Tommy Robinson and raked up the UK grooming scandal. Musk issued repeated calls for …

Elon Musk demands Tommy Robinson be freed from prison in fresh conspiracy claims against Keir Starmer
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6 days, 19 hours ago

Elon Musk demands Tommy Robinson be freed from prison in fresh conspiracy claims against Keir Starmer

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has launched another attack on Sir Keir Starmer, accusing …

Musk calls for jailed UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson to be released
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1 week ago

Musk calls for jailed UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson to be released

Al Jazeera  

US technology billionaire says Tommy Robinson, who is serving in 18-month prison sentence, ‘should be freed’. Elon Musk has called for the jailed British far-right activist Tommy Robinson to be released and criticised UK Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer for his response to grooming scandals when he served as the country’s chief prosecutor more than a decade ago. Musk’s tweets …

'Disgusting': Ex-GOP rep shreds Elon Musk's 'dangerous' attack on civil service
1 month, 1 week ago

'Disgusting': Ex-GOP rep shreds Elon Musk's 'dangerous' attack on civil service

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Joe Walsh slammed tech billionaire and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk for publicly naming examples of government employees he will target for elimination. "Shame on anyone who doesn’t have a problem with the wealthiest man on the planet publicly sharing the individual names of government employees he wants fired," wrote Walsh, who went from being a Tea Party …

Tim Walz attacks Elon Musk as Trump’s ‘running mate’ for ‘skipping around like a dips***’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tim Walz attacks Elon Musk as Trump’s ‘running mate’ for ‘skipping around like a dips***’

The Independent  

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Farage reaches out to Elon Musk as he rages about ‘open borders’ media conspiracy as approval ratings plummet
5 months ago

Farage reaches out to Elon Musk as he rages about ‘open borders’ media conspiracy as approval ratings plummet

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been criticised for his …

Police brace for rioting across UK
5 months ago

Police brace for rioting across UK

China Daily  

By JONATHAN POWELL in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-08 09:25 A police van is seen parked near Waltham Forest Immigration Bureau in London, Britain, Aug 7, 2024. Police in the United Kingdom were monitoring numerous planned far-right gatherings across the country on Wednesday, following disorder that has erupted in multiple locations in the past week as a …

Thousands of police braced for day of riots as Elon Musk fans flames with tirade against Starmer
5 months ago

Thousands of police braced for day of riots as Elon Musk fans flames with tirade against Starmer

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The apparently unprovoked attack on Starmer and the UK government from across the Atlantic came …

Elon Musk wades into far-right riots row again as war of words with UK MPs grows
5 months ago

Elon Musk wades into far-right riots row again as war of words with UK MPs grows

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Elon Musk has …

How a few Twitter posts on Elon Musk’s X helped fan the flames of unrest and rioting across the UK
5 months ago

How a few Twitter posts on Elon Musk’s X helped fan the flames of unrest and rioting across the UK

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Much of it was false: posts about the attacker’s name, and supposed Muslim identity, were trending long …

Elon Musk and others spread meme reviving unfounded ‘pizzagate’ conspiracy theory
55 years ago

Elon Musk and others spread meme reviving unfounded ‘pizzagate’ conspiracy theory

Associated Press  

CLAIM: An expert who debunked the “pizzagate” conspiracy theory has been jailed for possessing child sexual abuse images. A former ABC reporter referenced in a meme circulating online was recently sentenced to federal prison for such crimes, but he never investigated the “pizzagate” conspiracy theory. THE FACTS: The long-dormant “ pizzagate” conspiracy theory – which posited that Democratic Party insiders …

Elon Musk’s Twitter: QAnon, white nationalists and hate speech - experts reveal how the floodgates have opened
2 years, 1 month ago

Elon Musk’s Twitter: QAnon, white nationalists and hate speech - experts reveal how the floodgates have opened

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The findings highlight how Musk’s public …

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