Elon Musk Launches Poll Asking If the US Should "Liberate" the UK
Elon Musk has stirred controversy by launching a poll on his social media platform X, questioning whether the United States should "liberate" the United Kingdom from its "tyrannical government." Launched on January 6, 2025, the poll has already drawn nearly two million votes, with responses ranging from serious to satirical suggestions about the UK's potential statehood.
Musk's remarks follow his publicly voiced grievances regarding the UK's handling of child abuse cases, which have led to a war of words between him and UK officials, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The UK government has faced criticism over its response to a scandal involving systemic grooming and exploitation of young girls in several towns over the years.
Responses to Musk's poll have included proposals for the UK to join the US as a state, reminiscent of comments made by President-elect Donald Trump about Canada becoming the 51st state. Musk, when asked about this idea, deemed it "not a bad idea." Conversely, some users suggested that the British public should "liberate themselves through the vote."
In a separate but related statement, Musk's father, Errol Musk, advised the public to disregard his son's comments, urging them to "tell him to get lost." The poll reflects Musk's increasing involvement in political discourse, particularly in UK affairs, and has reignited discussions around the historical context of child exploitation scandals in the UK.
The poll on X will close today, following Musk's controversial online activities that have set off a political alarm in the UK.
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