Controversy Erupts as Australian PM Tags Elon Musk as ‘Arrogant’ Over Video Issue
Musk Called ‘Arrogant Billionaire’ by Australian Leader in Media Spat
Billionaire Elon Musk is known for being a vocal opponent of censorship in any form. He has gone so far as to refer to himself as a “free-speech absolutist” on X (the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, which he now owns).
Musk is also known for becoming embroiled in controversies. The latest news stories blaring his name are focusing on Musk’s and X’s refusal to remove videos of a recent and violent attack in an Australian church.
The video that Australian authorities asked Musk and X to remove
On April 15, a 16-year-old boy was taken into custody after allegedly stabbing a bishop and a priest during a religious service that was being live-streamed at a Sydney church.
Videos of the attack were available on several social media platforms during the aftermath of the crime, although Australian authorities were successful in their requests to have the footage removed from other platforms.
Although Musk and X eventually partially complied with the request — by agreeing to “hide” the video from Australian viewers —…
