Elon Musk Criticized for Sharing Fake Atlantic Article Comparing Trump to Hitler

The Atlantic and fact-checkers debunked a fabricated article shared by Musk, highlighting the ongoing issue of misinformation on social media.

A fake article screenshot titled 'Trump Is Literally Hitler' was shared by Elon Musk on X, leading to widespread misinformation.
The Atlantic confirmed the article was never published and stated that the image was a manipulated version of a real article on Trump.
The false post originated from a user intending satire but was taken seriously by many, including Musk, who has a large following.
Community Notes on X quickly flagged the post as fake, but not before it amassed millions of views and sparked controversy.
This incident is part of a broader trend of misinformation spreading on social media, particularly ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election.