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Robinson was banned from Twitter in 2018 for violating its tips on “hateful content material,” however his account was reinstated final 12 months following Musk’s takeover and rebranding of the platform. He is at the moment serving an 18-month jail sentence for breaching a court docket order regarding false claims a few Syrian schoolboy he had made in a documentary.
In the newest in a flurry of controversial political feedback, Musk this week endorsed Robinson’s documentary and known as on the British authorities to launch him.
Musk’s feedback sparked a backlash amongst British politicians. Labour MP Stella Creasy informed POLITICO that Musk’s assist for Robinson “reveals simply how large an issue he’s for democracy.”
The billionaire tech entrepreneur met with Farage final month at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago complicated in Florida, the place they mentioned a possible donation to the Reform UK party.
Farage on Friday sang Musk’s praises, describing him as “an absolute hero determine, notably to younger individuals.” Farage stated he was “very useful to our trigger.”
“He has a complete vary of opinions, a few of which I agree with very strongly, and others of which I’m extra reticent about,” Farage stated.
During the U.Ok. election in summer time, Farage stated he by no means needs “something to do with Tommy Robinson,” whereas in August he accused the far-right agitator of efforts to “fire up hatred” amid the riots following the killing of three schoolgirls within the seaside city of Southport.
