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Musk says he’s been targeted by ‘legacy media propaganda’

Elon Musk granted an interview on CNBC's Power Lunch Tuesday at Tesla's headquarters in Austin, Texas.
Musk attributed negative public perceptions of him to misleading legacy media propaganda and noted he would reduce political involvement.
He disputed claims that a hand gesture he made at a rally was a Nazi salute and said every public speaker has used it.
Musk said, "My heart goes out to you," while emphasizing free speech as essential, and criticized media for promoting falsehoods.
Musk's statements suggest ongoing tensions with media narratives and a potential shift away from political engagement.

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Musk Blames The Media For His Worldwide Unpopularity

Nah, Leon, this is all on you.

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Elon Musk Blames ‘Legacy Media Propaganda’ for People Hating Him: ‘Making You Believe Things That Aren’t True’

Elon Musk on Tuesday claimed that those who’ve expressed strong negative feelings about him were simply misled by “legacy media propaganda.” Musk sat down with CNBC’s David Faber for an interview on Power Lunch at Tesla’s headquarters in Austin, Texas. During the wide-ranging interview, the two talked about the car maker’s future — including its ambitious “Robotaxi” plans — and Musk’s role within the U.S. government. Earlier in the day, Musk sai…

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