Elon Musk’s ‘madness’ could endanger America, warns biographer
- Biographer Seth Abramson warns that Elon Musk’s mental struggles could have catastrophic consequences for the US government and its security. Abramson calls for urgent action to protect America before it's too late.
Biographer Seth Abramson has raised alarms about the Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s mental health, claiming that Elon Musk may be in a state of “growing madness” with dangerous implications for the public and national security. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Abramson outlined his concerns, particularly given Musk’s prominent role in industries critical to civilization and his political ambitions.
Biographer’s fears of Musk’s mental health
In his posts, Abramson who mentioned he has been tracking Musk’s online behavior for the past two years, stated: “I legitimately believe Elon Musk may be going mad. I’m a Musk biographer who has been tracking his online behavior for the last two years—and given that he's admitted to all of mental illness, heavy drug use, and crippling stress, it is now reasonable to fear he is deeply unwell.”
Abramson further stated that Musk himself has acknowledged struggles with mental health, substance abuse, and stress, sparking a larger conversation about his well-being. Abramson, however, suggests that these personal challenges are more than just private matters — they could have grave consequences for the public.
The public consequences of Musk’s struggles
Abramson argues that Musk’s private battles could threaten society due to the far-reaching influence he holds in several essential sectors, including technology, space exploration, and energy. He pointed out that Musk's stakes in these industries could pose a risk if his behavior continues to deteriorate, particularly as he is poised to assume the role of President of the United States (POTUS) in the near future.
“His private struggles would not be of general concern except they have dramatic public consequences. His holdings across many civilization-essential industries and the fact that he's the incoming POTUS mean that his madness and increasing incitement of violence endanger us all,” Abramson warned.
Urgent call for action
Abramson called for immediate action to protect the country from Musk’s alleged unravelling. He urged the administration to take steps to curb Musk's growing influence, which he believes could be catastrophic for national security and stability.
“For 14 days more the administration is in a position to take urgent action to protect America from Elon Musk. That could include ending all US contracts with him, filing lawsuits to block his unconstitutional DOGE initiative, and launching new federal and natsec investigations,” Abramson said.
He expressed concern that without action, Musk’s potential actions as president would have dire consequences. The biographer believes that it will be Musk, rather than Trump, who will try to take control of the US administration. “If no action is taken—and I suspect no action will be taken—what this man in his burgeoning madness does to America as POTUS in the coming years will be on the heads of not just him and those who support or enable him but those who ignored urgent, informed warnings like this one.”
Elon Musk criticizes political figures across Europe and the UK
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has increasingly become a polarizing figure in European and British politics, attracting attention for his outspoken criticisms of prominent political leaders and his controversial endorsements of far-right groups.
Musk, who has a significant following on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has directed harsh words at several political figures, notably UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. He has also shown support for far-right groups, such as Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD), which has drawn concern from European leaders.
Criticism of Keir Starmer
Musk’s criticisms of UK politics have been particularly pointed. The billionaire entrepreneur has labeled Prime Minister Keir Starmer as an “evil tyrant”. Musk’s ire stems from the issue of child sexual abuse cases in northern England, where several men from Pakistani backgrounds were convicted for grooming and abusing girls. Musk accused Starmer, who served as England’s director of public prosecutions between 2008 and 2013, of failing to bring the perpetrators to justice. Starmer has vehemently denied these accusations. Musk’s inflammatory remarks about Starmer have sparked widespread debate, with the Labour leader recently condemning Musk’s comments as “lies and misinformation.”
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Support for Alternative for Germany (AfD)
Musk has also commented on the political discourse in Germany, where he has shown support for the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), ahead of the country’s upcoming elections. On December 20, 2024, Musk posted on X that "Only the AfD can save Germany," a statement that has raised eyebrows.
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First Published:8 Jan 2025, 07:33 PM IST
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