Farage Defends Musk's Controversial Comments

Elon Musk has come under fire for his inflammatory remarks regarding UK politicians Keir Starmer and Jess Phillips, accusing them of complicity in the child grooming scandal and suggesting that Phillips should be jailed. Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has defended Musk, claiming he is a 'hero' and has praised Musk's support for his party, despite the backlash. Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemned Musk's comments as a 'disgraceful smear', emphasizing the positive contributions of Starmer and Phillips in addressing sexual violence. Reform UK's deputy leader, Richard Tice, described Musk as 'popular' among the British public, contrasting with the government's criticism of his statements. The scandal has highlighted the long-standing issues of child exploitation in the UK, with historical failures in response from authorities. The debate continues over the appropriateness of Musk's high-profile attacks and the implications for free speech.