Tesla CEO Elon Musk has eventually sparked a pretty huge controversy by criticizing the California fire officials while claiming that they prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) measures over actually and effectively combating the wildfires, reported Independent. The remarks of Tesla CEO Elon Musk actually comes amidst the catastrophic wildfires which took place in Los Angeles County consuming over 27,000 acres while leading to at least five fatalities and widespread evacuations of more than 100,000 residents.
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Independent asserted that the comments of Tesla CEO Elon Musk actually aligns with those of US President- elect Donald Trump and other right wing figures who are blaming the Democratic leadership of California for the fires while downplaying the role of climate change.
According to Independent, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared a recent post from a right wing account that accused the Los Angeles Fire Department of focusing on DEI instead of saving lives. During such times, in response to the devastation caused, US President- elect Donald Trump eventually criticized the California Governor Gavin Newsom for allegedly prioritizing environmental concerns over the public safety.
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