By Kolawole Ojebisi
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has expressed frustration over the barrage of insults being hurled at him even on a social media platform belonging to him.
The world richest man expressed concern over the fact that the social media platform is a leveller stressing that most users exhibit a kind of brazenness that respects no status.
In a post on his X handle, Musk wrote: “I’m endlessly amused by the infinite indignities I suffer on the very platform that I own.”
I am endlessly amused by the infinite indignities I suffer on the very platform that I own
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 17, 2025
Musk, a known ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, has been in the spotlight following his appointment to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Since Trump took office in January, Musk has faced a wave of criticism, particularly from some Democrats who oppose certain policies of the administration.
His role in the government has been met with skepticism, with critics questioning his influence and involvement.
The billionaire is believed to a great Influence behind Trump’s order to end the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) operations across the globe citing “wastage of resources” as the main reason for the move.