Jamaal Bowman Faces Backlash for Calling Elon Musk a 'Nazi' on CNN

The former congressman's remarks about Musk have drawn calls for legal action and reignited debates on free speech and media accountability.

During a CNN segment, Jamaal Bowman referred to Elon Musk as 'incompetent,' a 'thief,' and a 'Nazi,' sparking widespread criticism.
Bowman accused Musk of using a Nazi symbol at an inauguration and linked him to an alleged white supremacy agenda, though evidence for this claim remains unclear.
Social media users have urged Musk to sue Bowman for defamation, though no legal action has been announced so far.
CNN host Abby Phillip distanced herself and the network from Bowman's comments, emphasizing that they were his personal opinions.
The incident has intensified discussions about free speech, political polarization, and the responsibilities of media platforms in moderating inflammatory remarks.