Musk Denies Illegal Work Allegations in U.S.

Elon Musk has denied reports from The Washington Post claiming he worked illegally in the U.S. while on a student visa in the 1990s, as he founded his first company, Zip2. Musk asserts he had a J-1 visa transitioning to an H1-B, which would have allowed legal work, though documents and testimonies suggest he lacked proper authorization at the time. The allegations have garnered attention due to Musk's vocal support for Donald Trump and his anti-immigration policies. Critics highlight the irony of Musk's current stance against illegal immigration given his past. The controversy also sheds light on the challenges faced by international students and entrepreneurs in obtaining legal work status in the U.S. Meanwhile, President Biden has used these allegations to critique Musk's immigration views, emphasizing his own history as an 'undocumented worker'.