Elon Musk Accuses Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf of Racism on Social Media Platform

Musk's controversial comments in reaction to Yousaf's 2020 speech, which addressed the lack of racial diversity in top Scottish roles, draws millions of views and prompts calls for the tech magnate to combat unchecked racism on his own platform.

• Elon Musk has called Scottish First Minister, Humza Yousaf, a 'blatant racist' on his social media platform X in response to a video of Mr. Yousaf's 2020 speech addressing the lack of racial diversity in Scotland's top roles.
• Mr. Yousaf's speech, made right after the murder of George Floyd, pointed out that he is often the only non-white person in the meetings he attends and highlighted that every top position in Scotland's justice and law enforcement, health sector, trade unions, and government departments are held by white individuals.
• The video of the speech was posted on Twitter by an account called 'End Wokeness', claiming that Mr. Yousaf openly despises white people which then drew Elon Musk's attention and response.
• Mr. Yousaf did not directly name Elon Musk but countered the accusations and criticisms following the video by tweeting: 'Racists foaming at the mouth at my very existence,' while also posting a humorous GIF.
• A spokesperson for Mr. Yousaf called on Elon Musk to use his position to tackle racism and unchecked hatred on his social media platform, X, instead of amplifying it.

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