Elon Musk Faces Backlash for Reposting Claim Blaming Public Workers for Historical Atrocities

The billionaire and government official's social media activity reignites criticism over his rhetoric and Nazi-related controversies.

Elon Musk shared a post on X claiming that public sector employees, not leaders like Hitler, Stalin, and Mao, were responsible for millions of deaths, sparking widespread outrage.
The repost drew condemnation from unions, Jewish organizations like the Anti-Defamation League, and others for trivializing historical atrocities and targeting public workers.
Musk's actions come as he oversees significant federal workforce cuts as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, leading to protests and boycotts of Tesla vehicles.
This incident follows earlier controversies, including Musk's Nazi-related jokes and gestures, which have prompted accusations of antisemitism and far-right alignment.
Tesla has faced declining stock value and increasing public backlash, with reports of vandalism and harassment linked to Musk's divisive actions and statements.