U.S. Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has condemned a series of printed ads calling for the “elimination” of Elon Musk that have appeared in Washington, D.C.
The posters featured a graphic image of Musk with a red “X” drawn over him, along with the words “Help Eliminate Elon” and the logo of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). While the contents of the ad were applauded by Musk critics, many social media users raised concerns about the potentially dangerous nature of the message.
In response to the poster, Elon Musk took a lighthearted approach, simply stating, “Not everyone is a fan, I guess,” and adding a laughing emoji to his post on X.
Senator Thom Tillis expressed his disapproval of the threatening poster on X, saying, “This disgusting threat was made against Elon Musk for helping President Trump eliminate government waste and protect taxpayer dollars. We need to find out who paid for this and who allowed it to be posted.” The senator also voiced his support for Elon Musk’s DOGE, which is currently auditing the federal government.
Following Tillis’ comments, the provocative poster was taken down, as confirmed by the senator in a subsequent X post.
The source of the anti-Elon Musk poster has not been officially announced, but guerrilla artist Winston Tseng shared an image of the ad on his Instagram account. Tseng’s previous work suggests a left-leaning political stance, with similar ads targeting figures like Kamala Harris and supporters of former President Trump.
While Tseng’s previous ads have been provocative, the anti-Musk poster stands out for its explicit call to “eliminate” the CEO. This aggressive message, coupled with the use of an “X” over Musk’s image, has sparked controversy and concern.
As the investigation into the origin of the threatening poster continues, it serves as a reminder of the potential risks and consequences of incendiary political messaging. The incident has drawn attention to the need for respectful and constructive dialogue in public discourse.
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