It is getting worse:
Elon Musk has recently criticized Jess Phillips, the UK's Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls, on social media. Musk accused Phillips of being a "rape genocide apologist" and suggested she "deserves to be in prison" over her stance on grooming gangs.
These remarks have been widely condemned. Health Secretary Wes Streeting described Musk's comments as a "disgraceful smear," highlighting Phillips's extensive work supporting victims of abuse.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer also responded, defending his government's record on prosecuting grooming gangs and criticizing the spread of misinformation. He emphasized the importance of addressing such serious issues with facts and integrity.
Musk's interventions in UK politics have sparked broader concerns about foreign influence and the spread of misinformation. His recent comments have intensified debates over the role of social media platforms in political discourse and the responsibilities of their owners.
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Demagogues never stop churning out disinformation for economic gain😾
Don't be deceived.
