July 15th 2024.
Elon Musk, the renowned CEO of both X and Tesla, has recently raised concerns about his safety. In fact, he revealed that he has been the target of two separate attempts on his life. This shocking revelation has led him to consider creating a suit of armor similar to the one worn by Iron Man, a popular Marvel character.
This announcement comes in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. Although Mr. Trump survived the attack, one person in the crowd was killed and two others were critically injured. The perpetrator, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire during a campaign rally. It was a terrifying event that left many people on edge, including Mr. Musk.
Interestingly, Mr. Musk had previously endorsed Mr. Trump as his pick for president after the shooting. He has also shown interest in a real-life version of Iron Man's suit. In fact, he even met with an engineer who built his own prototype of the suit. Mark Fergus, the writer of Iron Man, has also stated that Mr. Musk was one of the inspirations behind the character. Additionally, the SpaceX CEO made a cameo appearance in Iron Man 2.
In response to a post on X, a social media platform, that expressed concern for his safety, Mr. Musk wrote, "Maybe it's time to build that flying metal suit of armor." This comment was made just a few minutes after he revealed the attempts on his life in response to a post about his security. Controversial commentator Ian Miles-Cheong also urged Mr. Musk to increase his security, stating that if someone could attempt to assassinate Mr. Trump, they could also target Mr. Musk.
However, while some users on X were genuinely worried about Mr. Musk's safety, others began spreading conspiracy theories. Republican congressman Mike Collins even suggested that President Joe Biden was behind the assassination attempt. However, there is no evidence to support this claim.
It's worth mentioning that Mr. Musk is no stranger to controversy. He acquired X, then known as Twitter, for $44 billion in 2022. Within a few months, he laid off thousands of employees, including those in charge of content moderation. And even more staff members have been let go since, including those responsible for combating misinformation.
Despite these challenges, Mr. Musk remains a prominent figure in the business world. With his innovative ideas and determination, he continues to push the boundaries and make headlines. And with the recent incidents, it's clear that he's also considering his safety and exploring ways to protect himself.
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