'Musk Criticizes AP, Calls It "Associated Propaganda"'
Elon Musk has claimed that the Associated Press minimized the seriousness of the Magdeburg car attack through the language employed in its reports. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The billionaire has accused the agency of downplaying the severity of the Magdeburg car attack through its choice of language in its reports.
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticized the Associated Press (AP) for what he perceives as propaganda following the agency’s coverage of a tragic incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday.
Musk referred to AP as “Associated Propaganda” in a post on X, where he highlighted his concerns regarding their portrayal of the attack on civilians.
According to reports by Bild, a speeding vehicle struck a crowd at the festive market on Friday evening, leading to at least four deaths, including that of a child, and injuring over 60 individuals. Police have stated that the driver, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor living in Germany, was apprehended at the scene. Authorities have classified the incident as a deliberate attack, though the motive is still under investigation.
Musk’s remarks came in response to a critique by an X user who argued that AP's reporting utilized passive language that could downplay the attack's severity. This critique corresponds with Musk’s ongoing history of challenging mainstream media regarding perceived biases.
In 2022, Musk expressed concerns about diminishing public trust in news organizations, calling it a “real problem.” This statement followed a Washington Post op-ed that criticized his involvement with X.
Earlier this year, Musk stated that the “propaganda level” in mainstream media is “tediously high” and accused established outlets of bias in their narratives. The recent attack has led to heightened security measures throughout Germany, with several towns opting to cancel weekend Christmas markets as a precautionary step.
Additionally, Musk has called for the resignation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in light of the fact that the individual responsible for the chaotic scene at the Christmas market was an Arab immigrant holding a residence permit.
This event recalls previous attacks on Christmas markets in Germany, notably the 2016 Berlin incident where a truck was driven into a crowded market, resulting in the deaths of 12 individuals and injuries to 56 others. The attacker in that case, Anis Amri, a Tunisian national who had claimed allegiance to the Islamic State, escaped the scene and was ultimately killed in a confrontation with police in Italy.
James del Carmen for TROIB News
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticized the Associated Press (AP) for what he perceives as propaganda following the agency’s coverage of a tragic incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday.
Musk referred to AP as “Associated Propaganda” in a post on X, where he highlighted his concerns regarding their portrayal of the attack on civilians.
According to reports by Bild, a speeding vehicle struck a crowd at the festive market on Friday evening, leading to at least four deaths, including that of a child, and injuring over 60 individuals. Police have stated that the driver, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor living in Germany, was apprehended at the scene. Authorities have classified the incident as a deliberate attack, though the motive is still under investigation.
Musk’s remarks came in response to a critique by an X user who argued that AP's reporting utilized passive language that could downplay the attack's severity. This critique corresponds with Musk’s ongoing history of challenging mainstream media regarding perceived biases.
In 2022, Musk expressed concerns about diminishing public trust in news organizations, calling it a “real problem.” This statement followed a Washington Post op-ed that criticized his involvement with X.
Earlier this year, Musk stated that the “propaganda level” in mainstream media is “tediously high” and accused established outlets of bias in their narratives. The recent attack has led to heightened security measures throughout Germany, with several towns opting to cancel weekend Christmas markets as a precautionary step.
Additionally, Musk has called for the resignation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in light of the fact that the individual responsible for the chaotic scene at the Christmas market was an Arab immigrant holding a residence permit.
This event recalls previous attacks on Christmas markets in Germany, notably the 2016 Berlin incident where a truck was driven into a crowded market, resulting in the deaths of 12 individuals and injuries to 56 others. The attacker in that case, Anis Amri, a Tunisian national who had claimed allegiance to the Islamic State, escaped the scene and was ultimately killed in a confrontation with police in Italy.
James del Carmen for TROIB News
