Why is Elon Musk championing the cause of Tommy Robinson who is in jail for fraud and violent criminal record
Tommy Robinson, who is a convicted fraudster and is the leader of the English far right movement, has pretty recently gained attention after Tesla CEO Elon Musk publicly called for his release from prison, reported NBC News.
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According to NBC News, Tommy Robinson whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon is currently serving an 18 month sentence for contempt of court which is related to a defamatory video that falsely accused a Syrian refugee of being violent. His popularity in the country Britain is notably low with a mere 19% approval rating.
The support for Tommy Robinson by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has raised severe concerns among political analysts regarding the potential normalization of far right figures in mainstream discourse. NBC News asserted that Elon Musk has previously engaged in controversial political commentary which included accusations against UK political leaders and predictions of civil unrest.
His latest endorsement of Tommy Robinson actually aligns with his broader pattern of supporting far right nationalists across Europe.
The history of Tommy Robinson includes founding the English Defence League (EDL) known for its Islamophobic stance and violent protests, noted NBC News. In spite of distancing himself from the EDL, he still continues to be associated with the far-right rhetoric.
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