Elon Musk faced ridicule after criticizing Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey. The billionaire, who issued a warning about potential violence during an event with Tommy Robinson supporters, labeled Sir Ed a “craven coward” on Twitter. This response came following Sir Ed’s letter to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, and Nigel Farage, urging them to denounce Musk’s statements.
In his correspondence, Sir Ed expressed concern over Musk’s actions, stating that they posed a significant threat to democracy by inciting discord and violence. In retaliation to Musk’s remarks, the Lib Dem leader posted a mocking image of SpongeBob SquarePants with the caption: “YoU aRe A cRaVeN cOwArD.”
Sir Ed also called for unity among party leaders to combat Musk’s divisive tactics. He emphasized the importance of upholding democratic principles and the rule of law, condemning Musk’s behavior as reckless and dangerous. The leader urged for a unified front against individuals, regardless of their wealth or influence, who seek to fuel tensions and promote violence.
During a rally in London led by Tommy Robinson, attended by approximately 150,000 people, Elon Musk made a surprise appearance, advocating for immediate governmental changes and encouraging protesters to resist or face dire consequences. Business Secretary Peter Kyle later criticized Musk’s statements as confusing and inappropriate but acknowledged the participants’ exercise of freedom of association and speech at the event.