George Soros, the target of several conspiracy theories from right-wing critics and pundits, finds himself at the opposite end of Elon Musk‘s wrath this week. After the investment firm owned by George Soros sold off its Tesla stock holdings, Musk seemingly went on the offensive and referred to the billionaire businessman as Magneto of X-Men fame.
On Monday, Soros Management Fund sold off its Tesla stock holding after the company reported a high rally of its stock position in the first quarter. In what was probably a savvy business move in contrast to a personal preference, it was expected that the Soros family business would enjoy hefty gains as a result.
While it isn’t known what Musk meant by referring to Soros as Magneto via Twitter, Musk was quickly schooled about Magneto by Twitter users who explained that the conflicted supervillain believed in the liberation of mutants due to his experiences as a Holocaust survivor, similar to Soros.
Soros reminds me of Magneto
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 16, 2023
Journalist Brian Krassenstein attempted to give a lesson in a tweet but was met with a muted response from Musk.
“Fun fact: Magneto’s experiences during the Holocaust as a survivor shaped his perspective as well as his depth and empathy. Soro, also a Holocaust survivor, get’s attacked nonstop for his good intentions which some Americans think are bad merely because they disagree with this political affiliations,” Krassenstein tweeted.
Musk responded, “You assume they are good intentions. They are not. He wants to erode the very fabric of civilization. Soros hates humanity.”
As it stands, what Musk said in response to the tweet mirrors many talking points from conspiracy theorists who believe Soros is behind a number of left-leaning organizations and funnels money into groups to stamp out conservative ideals and the like. Further, the jab reads as an antisemitic dog whistle to some
On Twitter, the reaction to Elon Musk’s jab at George Soros is ongoing. We’ve got the reactions listed below.
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keep magneto's name out of your mouth https://t.co/c86egqvq4U
— open michael eagle (@Mike_Eagle) May 16, 2023
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Since buying Twitter, Musk has reinstated neo-Nazis, antisemites like David Icke, & countless white nationalists. All while suspending journalists & anti-fascists.
Now he goes after George Soros (again). This time with the trope of a rich Jew trying to destroy civilization. pic.twitter.com/aJtDKzz7xb
— Elad Nehorai (@EladNehorai) May 16, 2023
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I’ve worked for two Koch-funded groups — and no Soros-funded groups.
This tweet is seriously fucked up. Musk is tossing slabs of red meet the most deranged, dangerous factions of the right.
And it’s looking less like opportunism, and more like he’s just one of them, now. pic.twitter.com/T0wHeinlhj
— Radley Balko (@radleybalko) May 16, 2023
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Twitter's hate speech levels had definitely been down until I decided to defend George Soros in Elon's Magneto Tweet.
A few things here:
1) I'm pretty certain that if one 'hated humanity' they wouldn't be donating almost the entirety of their wealth to boost democracy,… pic.twitter.com/20jyGeRTwe
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) May 16, 2023
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As a rabid X-Men fan, Elon has exactly no clue about epic and complex character of Magneto. He’s only badly mangling the metaphor to mask yet another tantrum, this time over @georgesoros unloading Tesla shares. pic.twitter.com/b9wPU8nUyj
— Kara Swisher (@karaswisher) May 16, 2023
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How does a guy who claims to be some sort of pop cultural influencer not know that everyone thinks Magneto is cool as hell
— Dan Sheehan (@ItsDanSheehan) May 16, 2023
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Musk comparing Soros to Magneto, of all characters, is some shockingly blatant shit!
— Sean T. Collins (@theseantcollins) May 16, 2023
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I'm sure it's a coincidence that Musk tweeted this right after public filings showed that Soros dumped his entire stake in Tesla last quarter. pic.twitter.com/Rs0Zer7tMu
— James Surowiecki (@JamesSurowiecki) May 16, 2023
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For those who are a bit intrigued by Elon Musk’s Magneto comments aimed at George Soros, perhaps a little context about the two men’s history could help.
Back in May of last year, it came to light that a group of 26 organizations signed a letter that attacked Elon’s purchase of… pic.twitter.com/GX0Ud2ykZ2
— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) May 16, 2023
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For the uninitiated, Magneto is a supervillain from X-Men who happens to be a Jewish Holocaust survivor often depicted as manipulating global events.
Musk's likening Soros to Magneto isn't casual; it's a nod to harmful antisemitic tropes of Jewish global control. https://t.co/3s11PGmveh
— Alex Goldenberg (@AlexWGoldenberg) May 16, 2023
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