Muskonomy shares a clip from Elon Musk's July 2026 Economist interview where he rejects the "far right" label, stating he supports "normal people" and challenges the interviewer on labeling secure borders, safe cities, and sensible spending as extreme positions.
Musk admonishes media for misleading characterizations, citing the tactic of attributing Obama or Clinton speeches to Trump, and points to UK politician Rupert Lowe as representative of ordinary views rather than fringe ideology.
The post, which has garnered over 9 million views quickly, amplifies Musk's critique of political framing in a high-profile interview, building on his recent comments about AI acceleration in the same publication.
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