January 5th 2025.
Nigel Farage has come to the defense of his relationship with Elon Musk, who is not only an adviser to President-elect Donald Trump but also the owner of Tesla and X. Recently, Musk made some controversial statements on social media, criticizing the UK government's handling of grooming gangs. He even went as far as to say that certain politicians, such as Jess Phillips and Sir Keir Starmer, deserved to be in prison for their failures in addressing this issue. Musk also called for the release of far-right figure Tommy Robinson from prison.
In response to these accusations, Farage praised Musk and his tough stance on these matters. He also mentioned that Musk's rumored investment of £80 million into his Reform UK party is a clear indication of his support for the party. During an interview on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show, Farage emphasized that under Musk's ownership, X has become a platform for open and proper debate, even if some may find it offensive.
Farage went on to explain that although Musk may be the richest man in the world, his ownership of Twitter provides a space for people to freely express their opinions. He believes that this is a positive development, even if it means having to hear offensive statements. Kuenssberg challenged Farage on his support for Musk's accusations against the government, to which he responded by saying that he values free speech more than avoiding offensive remarks.
Moving on to the topic of Musk's generous donation to his party, Farage clarified that just because Musk supports him politically, it doesn't mean they agree on everything. He also highlighted the fact that having someone like Musk on their side makes the party more appealing to young people, regardless of financial contributions. However, Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who was also interviewed on the show, expressed concern over Musk's claims and questioned how Farage could align himself with someone who makes such controversial statements.
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