Errol Musk, the father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, has sparked widespread outrage after making unfounded and inappropriate claims about former First Lady Michelle Obama during a recent appearance on the Wide Awake Podcast with Joshua Rubin.
Musk repeated a conspiracy theory that Michelle Obama is a man, a baseless and widely debunked claim that has circulated in far-right circles for years. Despite having no factual basis, Musk insisted,
“We realized Obama is a queer who is married to a man who dresses as a woman. We all learned that. It’s not common knowledge”
The podcast host, clearly taken aback, questioned Musk’s statement, asking, “Michelle Obama is a man?”
Musk doubled down, responding, “Of course, you don’t know that?”
He also referenced comedian Joan Rivers’ 2014 comments on Michelle Obama’s gender identity and falsely implied a connection between Rivers’ death and her joke. As Rivers passed away two weeks later due to complications from surgery.
“Joan Rivers mentioned it publicly, and she was dead two weeks later by the way. They axed her, yeah. So that’s common knowledge. You can look it up anywhere,” he claimed.
Medical records confirmed that Rivers’ passing was due to brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen during a medical procedure. No credible link exists between her death and her comments. Despite this, Musk continued to push the baseless theory, making further inappropriate claims.
“And yeah, Michelle Obama is a man, obviously. They have pictures of her in tracksuits with her 9-inch schlong hanging down… it’s leg,” he added.
The former First Lady and her husband, Barack Obama, have been married since 1992 and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha. There is no factual basis for Musk’s statements.
During the same interview, Musk shifted the conversation to his son, Elon, offering harsh criticism of his parenting style. When asked if he believed the Tesla CEO was a good father, Musk responded, “No, he has not been a good dad.”
He brought up the tragic passing of Elon’s first child, Nevada Alexander, who died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) at just 10 weeks old.
“The baby was cared for too much by nannies and, sadly, passed away while under their watch. If Elon hears me saying this, he’s going to shoot me or something. But anyway, that’s what I think,” he remarked.
Musk went on to claim that Elon had little direct involvement in raising his children. “They were too rich, too many nannies. Then he had five children with the same woman. They each had a nanny. It was really a weird situation,” he said.
Elon Musk, who has fathered at least 11 children with different women, has acknowledged in interviews that his demanding work schedule limits his time with them. However, he has also expressed a desire to be more present in their lives.
The strained relationship between Elon Musk and his father has been well-documented. In a 2017 interview, Elon described Errol as “evil” and “a terrible human being.” Meanwhile, Errol has frequently downplayed his son’s success and dismissed his influence.
When Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer dismissed Elon Musk’s criticism of British politics by calling him “desperate for attention,” Errol brushed it off.
“He’s just a person. The fact that he has money or something, he’s a billionaire or something to that effect… Tell him to get lost,” he stated.
Errol Musk’s latest remarks have once again placed him at the center of controversy. Experts warn against the spread of misinformation, particularly regarding public figures. Despite the backlash, Musk seems unfazed. Whether his comments are an attempt to seek attention or simply reflect his personal beliefs, they have undoubtedly generated significant debate.
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