Elon Musk told ex-girlfriend he needed ‘a legion of children before the civil war’
A new documentary titled 'Musk' features claims from an ex-girlfriend that Elon Musk expressed a desire to have many children in anticipation of a coming civil war. The documentary also explores criticisms regarding his influence on the platform X and his role in political polarization.
Why it matters
The claims raise questions about the personal motivations of one of the world's most influential tech leaders and his impact on global political discourse.
‘He is causing deliberate division that may be catastrophic’ … Ashley St Clair at a photocall for Musk at the Venice film festival. ‘He is causing deliberate division that may be catastrophic’ … Ashley St Clair at a photocall for Musk at the Venice film festival. Venice film festival Elon Musk told ex-girlfriend he needed ‘a legion of children before the civil war’ Ashley St Clair was speaking at the Venice film premiere of Alex Gibney’s documentary Musk, where she warned of his dangerous influence
Musk review – epic study of the world’s richest and most banal man
Prefer the Guardian on Google Elon Musk is sowing “deliberate division” via his social media platform X that will be catastrophic unless regulated, the mother of one of the 14 confirmed children fathered by the world’s richest man has warned.
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