Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Comments on Lawyer's Generational Trauma

Attorney Marc Elias challenges Musk's remarks and vows to continue his fight against Trump administration policies.

Marc Elias, a prominent Democratic election attorney, wrote an open letter addressing Elon Musk's comments accusing him of 'undermining civilization' and referencing 'generational trauma.'
The dispute stems from Musk's role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration, which has implemented significant federal budget cuts.
Elias criticized Musk's leadership of X (formerly Twitter), alleging it has fostered an environment of hate and misinformation, and declared he would no longer support Musk's products, including Tesla vehicles.
In his letter, Elias shared his family's history of fleeing persecution in czarist Russia, linking it to his commitment to defending democracy and voting rights in the U.S.
Legal proceedings are ongoing, with Musk and DOGE expected to respond to a federal lawsuit filed by attorney Norm Eisen alleging improper data collection during budget-cutting efforts.