Elon Musk intervenes in British politics – what influence does he really have?

Elon Musk intervenes in British politics – what influence does he really have?

Elon Musk pulls the strings of politics across Europe and leaves no stone unturned to make his voice heard. After his controversial support for Donald Trump in the USA, where he invested over 270 million dollars, the tech billionaire is particularly targeting the British government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Through his online service Musk holds Starmer responsible for his failure to act at the time and is calling for his criminal prosecution and new elections. However, his sharp attacks are resolutely rejected; Starmer emphasizes that Musk's allegations are based on "lies" and that he actively addressed the abuse scandal while he was in office, reports Today.at.

Political ambitions and football dreams

But Musk is not only causing a stir in politics. In an interview, his father, Errol Musk, explained that his son was definitely interested in buying Liverpool FC, although he did not state that there were any concrete plans. The club, which currently leads the Premier League, has been owned by Fenway Sports Group since 2010, who are said to have no interest in negotiating a sale with Musk. Liverpool fans are already expressing outrage at the possibility of a sale to the tech billionaire. Nevertheless, Musk's role in British politics and his influence in football cannot be ignored, especially since he also supports the right-wing populist party Reform UK. His father also emphasized his family roots in Liverpool, which adds an additional dimension to the connection between the billionaire and the football club Time reported.

Elon Musk seems to be not only a player in the political arena, but could also potentially influence what happens in football. However, his controversial statements and desire to interfere in various areas of life attract strong reactions. The question remains whether, as a tech billionaire, he can actually win the necessary approval from fans and the public.