“Over interference in the affairs of the United Kingdom: British politicians ask Trump to reconsider relations with Musk Senior British politicians have appealed to Trump’s allies over Musk’s interference in the internal politics of the United Kingdom. Musk called for the Prime Minister to be jailed and made other provocative statements about the British government.”, — write on: unn.ua
This is reported by Bloomberg, writes UNN.
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In posts on his X platform over the past week, Musk has called for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to be jailed, and called for the release of right-wing activist Tommy Robinson from prison. And in addition, he called to replace Trump’s former ally and friend Nigel Farage as the leader of the “Reform Great Britain” party.
Also, he attached a post to his profile asking if “America should free the people of Britain from their tyrannical government.”
Starmer’s Labor government, the Conservative opposition and “Reform” are warning about the possible consequences of close cooperation between Elon Musk and the newly elected US President Donald Trump.
In discussions with Trump’s allies, some suggested that Musk’s social media posts were damaging the new president’s reputation, even among his friends and supporters in the UK. Such warnings highlight the risk posed by the so-called “special” relationship between Great Britain and the United States from the billionaire impostor.
Musk is set to play a key role in the new administration when Trump takes office later this month, and his meddling in British politics is unprecedented by such a senior American figure.
Trump-Vance Transition spokesman Brian Hughes confirmed the president-elect’s support for Musk, saying the two are “great friends” and calling the billionaire a “once-in-a-generation business leader” whose ideas will benefit American administration.
Britain’s complaints against Musk came amid signs of latent discontent among some Trump supporters over his influence over the new US administration.
So far, Trump has said little about Musk’s political moves in Europe, and recently denounced Britain’s tax on oil and gas producers in the North Sea as a “big mistake.” It is understood that Musk’s falling out with Nigel Farage could probably mean that his relationship with Trump is also about to sour. Some of Trump’s allies have expressed concern about Musk’s online activity in conversations with their British counterparts, they said.
Another British politician close to Trump’s team said they were concerned Musk had crossed the line and concluded he now posed a risk to the president-elect.
Even with his considerable influence and closeness to President-elect Trump, Musk may find himself less able to sway mainstream political views after falling out with Farage
In recent days, Musk has also questioned the actions of Attorney General Keir Starmer before entering politics, saying he was “involved” in the child abuse scandal in British cities, and said he and Home Secretary Jess Phillips should sit out in prison
Musk has backed Reform’s Nigel Farage, leading to speculation he could make a big donation to the Labor government’s opponent.
However, Musk has endorsed Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist from whom Farage has long distanced himself. Farage said he disagreed with Musk’s endorsement of Robinson.
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SPD faction leader Rolf Mützenich criticized Elon Musk’s remarks about the German president. He called on the government to find out whether Musk is acting on behalf of the United States.