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What did Elon Musk say about Paul Pelosi Tweet conspiracy drama explained amid online backlash

Elon Musk's Paul Pelosi tweet prompts intense backlash (Image via Getty Images) In his signature manner, Elon Musk posted a tweet in jest and landed himself in trouble. The billionaire recently took to Twitter to share an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory about the attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul. This left netizens enraged. On Sunday, the Tesla CEO shared a link to an article that included baseless claims about Paul Pelosi’s personal life and the role it might have played in the attack on him last week at his San Francisco residence. Hillary Clinton initially shared a tweet slamming hateful right-wing rhetoric. Responding to the same, Musk said in a now-deleted tweet: “There is a tiny possibility there might be more to this story than meets the eye.” He went on to link an article published in the Santa Monica Observer. The written piece included a theory that claimed that Paul Pelosi met his attacker at a gay bar on the night of the attack. . has been the sole owner of Twitter for 48 hours, and is now using the platform to promote vile conspiracy theories against Nancy Pelosi's husband, who is still in the hospital after being violently assaulted with a hammer. has been the sole owner of Twitter for 48 hours, and is now using the platform to promote vile conspiracy theories against Nancy Pelosi's husband, who is still in the hospital after being violently assaulted with a hammer After deleting the tweet on Sunday night, he posted a screenshot of a New York Times article where the headline read- Elon Musk, in a Tweet, Shares Link From Site Known to Publish False News. In his tweet, he wrote: “This is fake- I did *not* tweet out a link to The New York Times!” This is fake – I did *not* tweet out a link to The New York Times!This is fake – I did *not* tweet out a link to The New York Times! Elon Musk did not give any reason for deleting his tweet about Paul Pelosi.

Netizens react to Elon Musk spreading a conspiracy theory on Twitter

Internet users were unimpressed to see Musk post unconfirmed articles on his Twitter account, where he holds 112.4 million followers. The Santa Monica Observer has gained a reputation for being a “questionable source” according to fact-checking website Media Bias. They also claim that The Santa Monica Observer routinely published “false and misleading information” and often uses “poor sources.” Based on this, Twitterverse was exasperated to see , who calls himself “Chief Twit,” upload uncredible information. Internet users demanded that Elon Musk apologize for his tweet. Others expressed concern over the platform’s future, and it being potentially used to spread misinformation, in light of Elon Musk’s acquisition. He needs to be put in tweeter jail He needs to be put in tweeter jail A nice defamation suit sounds in order. A nice defamation suit sounds in order. Twitter doesn't have a CEO rather has a Chief Conspiracy Theorist

Its value is going to tank even more! Twitter doesn't have a CEO rather has a Chief Conspiracy Theorist Its value is going to tank even more! Another L for eLon. Another L for eLon. I can not believe that he posted that in the first place. So disrespectful. That's disgusting and disgraceful. Shame. I can not believe that he posted that in the first place. So disrespectful. That's disgusting and disgraceful. Shame. He's such a small and petty person. Looking love via adulation at any cost. He's such a small and petty person. Looking love via adulation at any cost. Twitter is going to be a dumpster fire, isn't it? Twitter is going to be a dumpster fire, isn't it? I reported several posts about the lies out there. Elon should have to apologize I reported several posts about the lies out there. Elon should have to apologize Nancy Pelosi needs to sue him for slander or spreading misinformation. Hurt him in the pocketbook. Remember he had to take out a loan to purchase Twitter. To bad if he has problems paying back the loan Nancy Pelosi needs to sue him for slander or spreading misinformation. Hurt him in the pocketbook. Remember he had to take out a loan to purchase Twitter. To bad if he has problems paying back the loan My Cool Plan, by Elon Musk, Grade 4
1. Buy a company
2. Remove its rules and safeguards against misinformation
3. Be a primary vector for misinformation
4. Be the most popular guy at school My Cool Plan, by Elon Musk, Grade 41. Buy a company 2. Remove its rules and safeguards against misinformation 3. Be a primary vector for misinformation 4. Be the most popular guy at school Netizens were not the only ones to slam Musk as late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel also slammed the 51-year-old. He said in a tweet: “It has been interesting, over the years, to watch you blossom from the electric car guy into a fully-formed piece of sh*t @elonmusk.”

Paul Pelosi was attacked by a stranger looking for Nancy Pelosi

San Franciso law enforcement announced that was attacked by a stranger who has since been identified as 42-year-old David DePape. The latter broke into the Pelosi residence around 2 am on Friday, as he searched for Nancy Pelosi. Police claimed that they found DePapes “violently” assaulting 82 year old Paul Pelosi with a hammer. It was also revealed that DePape was carrying zip ties and duct tape during the attack. To further confirm that The Santa Monica Observer routinely provides false information, police officials shared information that contradicted the publication. Law enforcement shared that only two people were present at the residence during the attack. The publication reported that a third person was also present at the home. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found