Elon Musk to Visit Auschwitz Amid Antisemitism Controversy
The Tesla and X owner is expected to participate in a conference on antisemitism in Poland, following criticism over the spread of antisemitic content on his social media platform.
- Elon Musk, owner of Tesla and social media platform X, is expected to visit Auschwitz and participate in a conference on antisemitism in Poland next week.
- The conference, organized by the European Jewish Association (EJA), is in response to a surge in antisemitism in Europe following the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7.
- Musk has faced criticism for the spread of antisemitic content on X, with the Anti-Defamation League reporting a more than 900% surge in such content after the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- Musk has denied accusations of antisemitism and has made several public appearances to show solidarity with Israelis, including a visit to Israel in November.
- Despite the controversy, Musk is scheduled to speak on a panel with conservative American journalist Ben Shapiro at the conference, which will also feature prominent figures such as the tenth President of Israel, Reuven Rivlin.