Elon Musk’s immigration stance sparks backlash after controversial endorsement

The billionaire’s own immigrant roots clash with his latest stance. Why his *‘hard truth’* post has critics—and supporters—fired up.

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2025 November 27 . 3:21 PM

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Elon Musk’s immigration stance sparks backlash after controversial endorsement

Elon Musk has sparked controversy by endorsing a conservative commentator’s claim that immigrants from poorer nations bring societal dysfunction. The billionaire, himself a high-profile immigrant from South Africa, replied to Matt Damon's statement with a post reading ‘This is the hard truth’ on X. The remark has reignited debates over immigration, skill levels, and global inequality.

The row began when Matt Walsh, a right-wing political commentator, argued that admitting people from developing countries inevitably leads to chaos. He cited Somalia as an example. Musk’s public agreement—posted to his 180 million followers—sent shockwaves across the platform.

Musk’s endorsement of Walsh’s claim has highlighted deep divisions in the immigration debate. The clash between his own success as an immigrant and his criticism of others has drawn sharp reactions. Meanwhile, the US continues to balance its need for skilled workers with restrictive immigration policies.