Elon Musk deletes tweet

Elon Musk faced severe backlash for a controversial post made in response to a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, in which he remarked that no one was trying to assassinate President Biden or Vice President Harris. His comment, perceived as insensitive and inflammatory, drew condemnation from across the political spectrum, with critics labeling it 'appalling and indefensible.' Musk later deleted the post, explaining it was intended as humor but poorly received in the context of the situation. He acknowledged the inappropriateness of his remarks, stating, 'just because I say something to a group and they laugh doesn’t mean it’s going to be all that hilarious as a post on X.' This incident follows a troubling trend of Musk's controversial statements related to political violence, prompting calls for him to reconsider his approach. The assassination attempt on Trump involved the arrest of a suspect with an assault rifle at Trump's Florida golf course, further amplifying the seriousness of Musk's comments.