Elon Musk is facing backlash both in the U.S. and South Africa. Recently, some Americans started a petition to strip Musk of his naturalized American citizenship, accusing him of undue political influence. The petition follows Musk’s appointment as Senior Advisor to the President for the Department of Government Efficiency and his large donation to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

In South Africa, Musk has been criticized for supporting views on racial discrimination against the white population and for his public disagreements with the government. Locals also associate him with Trump’s announcement that Afrikaner farmers could seek refuge in the U.S. Musk’s Starlink deal was further jeopardized after he criticized the ANC’s land reform policies.

While the petition gained some support, with over 1,000 signatures, many South Africans also expressed disdain, with some calling for his deportation. On the other hand, some users defended Musk, arguing that deporting someone for their controversial views goes against democracy.

Musk has clarified his identity, stating that he didn’t grow up as an Afrikaner but as an English South African and now considers himself “simply an American.” His comments reignited debates about land reform in South Africa, particularly the issue of land expropriation from the white minority.

This controversy highlights ongoing tensions around Musk’s influence, his views on South Africa’s racial and land issues, and his role in U.S. politics.

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