Elon Musk Faces Backlash for Reposting Claims Blaming Public Workers for Genocidal Atrocities

The repost, which Musk later deleted, has drawn widespread condemnation from unions, advocacy groups, and social media users, intensifying criticism of his leadership and government downsizing efforts.

Elon Musk shared and later deleted a post on X claiming that genocidal leaders like Hitler, Stalin, and Mao were not directly responsible for mass murders, blaming public sector workers instead.
The repost has been widely criticized by labor unions, including AFSCME, whose president denounced Musk’s comments as offensive to public service workers like nurses, teachers, and firefighters.
The Anti-Defamation League called Musk’s repost 'deeply disturbing,' adding to ongoing concerns about his previous remarks and actions linked to Nazi imagery and rhetoric.
Musk’s controversial actions come as he leads significant cuts to the federal workforce through the Department of Government Efficiency, sparking protests and vandalism targeting Tesla dealerships.
This incident follows earlier controversies, including Musk’s use of Nazi-related gestures and jokes, which have drawn criticism from Jewish organizations and political groups.