Elon Musk stated he does not care if people dislike him and asserted that he is not a racist, in comments made to The Economist. He also pushed back against suggestions that he supports "far right" views.
When asked about sharing a film on X, formerly Twitter, reportedly banned in Germany for its violence and anti-migrant message, Musk defended his actions by highlighting his partner, Shivon Zillis, who is of Indian descent, and their children. He noted that one of their children was named after a prominent Indian physicist, stating, "I would say I'm not racist."
Musk also pointed to the diversity within his companies, saying there are "senior executives of all races" and that he does not believe there is racism within them. However, when questioned about being "anti-Muslim," his response was less direct. He expressed opposition to individuals entering a country with "antithetical views" and condemned "rape and murder" as well as the "imposition of rules and laws that are contrary to what we've come to accept in the West." Musk criticized the media for what he described as a failure to understand or accurately reflect his stance.
In response to a suggestion that he was promoting a particular view of the UK, Musk invited the interviewer for a tour of the country, though he noted he had last visited "a few years ago."