Elon Musk has made headlines with his recent remarks about George Soros, coinciding with news that Soros Fund Management sold its entire $16 million stake in Tesla. Musk took to Twitter to compare Soros to Magneto, a character from the X-Men comics who possesses the ability to manipulate magnetic fields.
Although Musk did not provide a specific explanation for the comparison, it is unlikely related to Soros's involvement with magnets. It is worth noting that both Soros and Magneto share a background as Holocaust survivors. Magneto's character has been likened to Malcolm X, while Professor X represents Martin Luther King Jr. Additionally, a writer for X-Men drew a parallel between Magneto and Menachem Begin, a former terrorist who later became the Prime Minister of Israel.
Brian Krassenstein, known for his left-leaning perspectives along with his twin brother, took to Twitter to discuss Magneto's experiences and how they shape his perspective and empathy. He also mentioned that George Soros faces relentless attacks for his good intentions, which some Americans disagree with due to political differences.
In response, Elon Musk tweeted that Soros wants to undermine the very foundation of civilization and that he hates humanity. However, Musk did not provide any specific basis for his claim when questioned by Krassenstein.
It is important to note that Soros is known for funding the Open Society Foundations, which supports progressive organizations worldwide, particularly those focused on safeguarding press freedom and civic rights.
Krassenstein's brother, Ed, defended Musk while also expressing support for Soros. He urged Musk to provide more explanation for accusing someone of hating humanity, stating that he believes Musk actually loves humanity, making the situation all the more concerning to him.
Not everyone showed sympathy towards Musk's comparison. Yair Rosenberg, a staff writer for the Atlantic, highlighted the stark differences in worldviews between Soros and Magneto.
Regarding Tesla's stock performance, it has seen a 35% increase this year, but over the past 52 weeks, it has experienced a decline of 34%.
In addition to selling its stake in Tesla, the Soros fund also significantly reduced its investment in Rivian Automotive, an electric vehicle (EV) truck manufacturer, during the first quarter of the year.
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