Elon Musk Faces Backlash for Sharing Anti-Immigration Posts Related to Northern Ireland Violence

(Central News Agency, Washington, 12th – compiled international news) Elon Musk, recently crowned the world's first trillion-dollar billionaire, is facing renewed criticism for sharing controversial posts on social media platform X promoting narratives linked to anti-immigration riots in Northern Ireland.

According to AFP, on the 8th of this month, Hadi Alodid, a Sudanese national, allegedly stabbed a man in his 40s, Stephen Ogilvie, in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, causing severe injuries to his neck and head. Following the incident, which triggered violent anti-immigration protests, Alodid was charged with attempted murder.

Recently, Musk shared posts from several anti-immigration figures, including British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, telling his 240 million followers: "Only by protesting loudly and continuously can we bring change!"

He also amplified anti-immigration rhetoric from Rupert Lowe, leader of the far-right fringe party "Restore Britain," bringing these messages to millions more users across the platform.

Experts from the nonprofit watchdog group Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) reported that the combined posts from these three figures have garnered over 115 million views on the platform, with Musk’s shares accounting for approximately 55%.

CCDH stated in its report that Musk’s amplification generated around 64 million views, making his role highly significant.

Imran Ahmed, founder and CEO of CCDH, said: "As the owner of X and the most influential voice on the platform, Musk holds unparalleled power in shaping online discourse and must be held accountable for the content he promotes."

"Yet our research shows he exploited the tragedy in Belfast to spread anti-immigration rhetoric to millions, fueling widespread calls for violence."

CCDH noted a surge in violent rhetoric in the comments sections of these posts, with over 3,900 comments referencing vigilante justice and criminal acts targeting immigrants.

The UK communications regulator, Ofcom, has previously warned that online platforms are increasingly becoming tools for inciting hatred, provoking violence, and violating UK laws. (Translation: Shih Shih) 1150613

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