Bill Burr Criticizes Elon Musk and Liberal Response to His Influence
The comedian labeled Musk as a 'Nazi' and criticized liberals for lacking effective opposition during an NPR interview promoting his new comedy special.
- Bill Burr called Elon Musk an 'idiot' and 'evidently a Nazi' during an interview on NPR's Fresh Air, referencing Musk's controversial hand gestures at a Trump inauguration event.
- The comedian expressed frustration with liberals, accusing them of being ineffective in pushing back against Musk's growing political influence under the Trump administration.
- Burr highlighted Musk's role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a position tied to mass federal layoffs and agency closures during Trump's presidency.
- In his remarks, Burr criticized Musk's leadership, describing Tesla's cars as 'bad,' his social media platform as 'obsolete,' and his political aspirations as authoritarian.
- Burr's comments were part of a broader conversation about his new Hulu comedy special, 'Drop Dead Years,' where he aims to address political polarization and societal issues.