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Highlights
- Elon Musk accepts fight challenge from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on social media.
- Musk has been vocal about his criticism of Maduro's regime and offered Starlink internet services to bypass government censorship.
- A poll shows 79.8% of respondents believe Musk would win in a hypothetical fight against Maduro.
In a surprising turn of events, on Wednesday, July 31, Elon Musk accepted a fight challenge from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Musk Accepts Fight With Maduro
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has been vocal about his criticism of Maduro’s regime in Venezuela.
The spat between the two began after Musk alleged that the Venezuela election was fraudulent. “I’m not afraid of you, Elon Musk. Let’s fight, wherever you want,” said Maduro. “Let’s go at it, wherever you want”
In response to the challenge, Musk posted, “If I win, he resigns as dictator of Venezuela. If he wins, I give him a free ride to Mars.”
On the other hand, Maduro, known for his authoritarian rule, responded with a fight challenge, which Musk surprisingly accepted.
I accept
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 31, 2024
Musk’s surprising acceptance and unlikely showdown aren’t the billionaire’s first rodeos. Musk previously challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to a “single combat.” Additionally, his public spat with British cave explorer Vernon Unsworth in 2018 led to a defamation lawsuit.
While it’s unclear if the fight will actually happen, the move highlights Musk’s unconventional approach to politics and his willingness to challenge authoritarian leaders. It should be noted that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in Venezuelan affairs has been met with both praise and criticism. Some see his efforts as a genuine attempt to support the Venezuelan people, while others view them as a publicity stunt.
A Mario Nawfal poll with nearly 42,000 responses revealed that a decisive majority of 79.8% believe Elon Musk would win in the hypothetical fight against Maduro. Only 10.3% of respondents think the Venezuelan leader would win. The remaining respondents are unaware of the ongoing situation.
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