Robinson was banned from Twitter in 2018 for violating its pointers on “hateful content material,” however his account was reinstated final yr following Musk’s takeover and rebranding of the platform. He’s at the moment serving an 18-month jail sentence for breaching a court docket order regarding false claims a few Syrian schoolboy he had made in a documentary.
Within the newest in a flurry of controversial political feedback, Musk this week endorsed Robinson’s documentary and referred to as on the British authorities to launch him.
Musk’s feedback sparked a backlash amongst British politicians. Labour MP Stella Creasy informed POLITICO that Musk’s assist for Robinson “reveals simply how massive an issue he’s for democracy.”
The billionaire tech entrepreneur met with Farage final month at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago complicated in Florida, the place they mentioned a possible donation to the Reform UK get together.
Farage on Friday sang Musk’s praises, describing him as “an absolute hero determine, significantly to younger individuals.” Farage mentioned he was “very useful to our trigger.”
“He has an entire vary of opinions, a few of which I agree with very strongly, and others of which I’m extra reticent about,” Farage mentioned.
