Elon Musk has emerged as a significant figure in the 2024 election discourse, reportedly garnering nearly 3.3 billion views on X, the social media platform he owns, through posts that raise doubts about election security. According to a CBS News investigation, Musk has often shared misleading narratives that challenge the credibility of U.S. elections, complicating efforts by officials to reassure the public amid a climate rife with misinformation.
At a recent pro-Trump rally in Philadelphia, Musk claimed, "Statistically, there are some very strange things that happen that are statistically incredibly unlikely," while reiterating debunked allegations about Dominion voting machines. His activity on X has made him a prominent source of election-related misinformation. In one notable July post, the billionaire stated, "The goal all along has been to import as many illegal voters as possible," amassing over 45 million views. A fact-check by the outlet confirmed that 55% of Musk's election-related posts contained misleading or false information, while 40 of the accounts Musk interacted with or reposted from are recognized by researchers as promoters of voter fraud claims.
