Source: Common Dreams
“Right-wing billionaire Elon Musk’s decision to wade into the political battles of several European countries did not go unnoticed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who used a Wednesday event marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco as an opportunity to warn against Musk’s recent commentary. Without naming Musk, Sanchez warned that the billionaire Tesla CEO’s leadership of an ‘international reactionary’ movement is a threat ‘that should challenge all of us who believe in democracy.’ The Spanish leader spoke days after Musk (an ally and megadonor to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump who he’s selected to co-lead the proposed Department of Government Efficiency) commented on an article that stated foreign nationals in Catalonia are disproportionately convicted for sexual assault, writing, ‘Wow’ in response.” [editor’s note: Simply typing the word “wow” is now considered “political interference”? WOW! – SAT] (01/09/25)