Elon Musk Claims Critics Want Him Dead Over Anti-Fraud Efforts
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has alleged that his critics are out to kill him due to his efforts to stop fraud and corruption in government.
In a recent interview with Fox News, which he shared on his X account, Musk stated that he and his company, Tesla, are targets because they are working to eliminate wasteful spending and corruption in federal agencies.
According to Musk, “They basically want to kill me because I’m stopping their fraud. And they want to hurt Tesla because we’re stopping this terrible waste and corruption in the government.” He added, “I guess they’re bad people, and bad people will do bad things.”
Read Also: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Champions Maternal and Newborn Health on World Health Day 2025
Musk’s comments come after protests against him and President Donald Trump took place across the US on April 5, 2025.
As an advisor to President Trump and leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has launched several probes into federal agencies, including the Defence, Treasury Department, Education, Health, and USAID, aiming to reduce governance costs.
It’s worth noting that Musk has previously faced controversy and scrutiny over his statements and actions.
In 2018, he settled SEC fraud charges related to his tweets about taking Tesla private, agreeing to pay a $20 million fine and step down as chairman .