Elon Musk says ‘lawsuit inbound’ after Jamaal Bowman calls him a ‘Nazi’ on CNN
Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Rep. Jamaal Bowman for Calling Him a “Nazi” and a “Thief”
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla, has vowed to take legal action against former Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., after Bowman made inflammatory remarks about him during a recent appearance on CNN. In response to a clip of Bowman’s comments, Musk took to X on Friday to declare, “I’ve had enough. Lawsuit inbound.”
During the TV appearance, Bowman, who was defeated in last July’s Democratic primary by a centrist pro-Israel candidate, accused Musk of being incompetent and untrustworthy. He went on to label Musk as a “thief” and a “Nazi,” sparking outrage and prompting Musk to threaten legal action.
Bowman claimed that the American people do not trust Musk and criticized his handling of personnel issues at his companies. He alleged that Musk had fired thousands of employees, only to have a court rule that they should be reinstated. Bowman’s derogatory remarks about Musk have drawn sharp criticism from supporters of the tech mogul.
In a separate incident, left-wing media outlets accused Musk of making a “Nazi salute” during a speech on Trump’s Inauguration Day. Musk’s mother, Maye Musk, called for her son to sue CNN and other news organizations for perpetuating the false narrative.
Bowman, a former member of the progressive “Squad” in the House of Representatives, has a history of making controversial statements. He previously accused Israel of “genocide” during its conflict with Hamas and was censured by the House in 2023 for disrupting government shutdown negotiations.
Supporters of Musk, including conservative journalist Andy Ngo, have rallied behind him in the face of Bowman’s accusations. Ngo warned that CNN could face legal repercussions for allowing defamatory claims to go unchallenged on air.
Other lawmakers, such as Rep. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., have also urged Musk to take action against Bowman for his defamatory remarks. The growing backlash against Bowman’s comments underscores the seriousness of the situation and the need for accountability in public discourse.
As Musk prepares to pursue legal action against Bowman, the controversy surrounding their feud is likely to continue making headlines. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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This article was written by Danielle Wallace, a breaking news and politics reporter at Fox News Digital. For story tips and inquiries, please contact danielle.wallace@fox.com or follow her on X: @danimwallace.
