Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Comments Amid Racial Tensions. In a recent interview with The Economist, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla sparked outrage after stating that he doesn't care if people hate him. Musk's comments come amidst growing concerns over racism and social inequality, with many critics accusing him of being tone-deaf and insensitive. The interview has reignited debate over Musk's past behavior, including his involvement in a controversy surrounding a tweet that sparked a racist backlash against a Black journalist.
Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.
