Elon Musk Faces Backlash for Reposting Claim Blaming Public Workers for Genocides

The billionaire and government advisor shared, then deleted, a post on X suggesting atrocities under Stalin, Mao, and Hitler were carried out by public sector employees.

Elon Musk, a senior advisor in the Trump administration, reposted a controversial message on X claiming public sector workers, not Stalin, Mao, or Hitler, were responsible for mass murders.
The repost drew sharp criticism from labor unions, advocacy groups, and the Anti-Defamation League, which called the rhetoric deeply disturbing and irresponsible.
Musk's actions align with his role in the Department of Government Efficiency, where he has overseen widespread layoffs of federal workers, fueling protests and vandalism of Tesla dealerships.
This incident follows Musk's history of controversial behavior, including Nazi-related jokes, gestures interpreted as a Nazi salute, and appearances at far-right events in Germany.
The backlash has intensified calls for Musk's removal from his advisory role, with critics condemning his rhetoric as dangerous and disconnected from the realities of public service workers.