Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has reportedly been attacked in Austin, Texas, and is currently in critical condition. The incident occurred just minutes ago, according to a post on Facebook. Details are scarce at this time, and no official statements have been released.
This attack comes amid a series of challenges Musk has faced recently. Earlier this week, a SpaceX Starship prototype exploded during a routine test at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas. The explosion caused significant damage to the test area, but fortunately, no personnel were injured. Musk downplayed the incident, referring to it as “just a scratch,” but acknowledged a likely failure in a high-pressure gaseous nitrogen tank as the cause. The explosion presents a major setback for SpaceX’s Starship program, which is central to Musk’s ambition of Mars colonization and NASA’s Artemis mission to return humans to the Moon by 2027.
In addition to the technical challenges, Musk has been embroiled in political controversies. He has faced backlash for his support of former President Donald Trump, leading to protests and calls for boycotts of Tesla products. The “Tesla Takedown” movement, a grassroots protest against Musk’s political activities, has gained momentum, with demonstrations at Tesla locations across the United States and internationally.
Musk’s companies have also been targeted in a series of attacks. Earlier this year, multiple incendiary devices were found at a Tesla showroom in Austin, Texas. The FBI launched a task force to investigate the incident, which was part of a broader pattern of attacks on Tesla properties linked to protests against Musk’s political influence.
As of now, there are no official reports confirming the details of the reported attack on Musk. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
