Elon Musk Reveals Death Threats In Fox News Interview.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has disclosed that he has been the target of death threats, a revelation made during a recent interview with Fox News host Bret Baier. The billionaire entrepreneur, known for his groundbreaking work with Tesla and SpaceX, spoke candidly about the alarming hostility directed towards him amid his high-profile ventures and controversial public statements.
In the interview, which aired on Thursday evening in the United States, Musk addressed a range of topics, including his role as a key adviser to US President Donald Trump and his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, it was his comments about receiving death threats that captured widespread attention. “People are committing violence. They are firebombing Tesla dealerships. They’re threatening people,” Musk told Baier, suggesting that the threats are not mere rhetoric but part of a broader wave of aggression linked to his business and political activities.
Musk, who has faced criticism from various quarters over his outspoken views and ambitious plans to overhaul government spending, did not shy away from detailing the severity of the situation. He pointed to social media as evidence, claiming that “whackjobs” organised by certain groups are behind the menacing messages. While he did not name specific individuals or organisations, Musk hinted at a coordinated effort fuelled by ideological opposition, stating, “The death threats aren’t in my imagination. Just look at social media.”
The tech mogul’s comments come at a time when Tesla has been grappling with a spate of vandalism and attacks on its dealerships across the US, incidents that Musk and the Trump administration have linked to discontent over his political involvement. Earlier this week, the FBI announced the formation of a task force to investigate these violent acts, while President Trump has threatened harsh penalties for those responsible.
Despite the ominous tone of his remarks, Musk remained defiant, framing his work with DOGE as a mission to root out waste and corruption in the US government. “If I fully destroy the corruption and the graft, they will kill me,” he reportedly said in a separate discussion, underscoring the stakes he perceives in his current endeavours.
The interview, part of Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Baier, also featured Musk alongside seven members of his DOGE team, marking their first joint appearance on a major network. The group sought to present a united front, defending their efforts to slash federal spending by $1 trillion annually—a plan that has sparked both praise and fierce backlash.
For Musk, a South African-born innovator who has transformed the automotive and space industries, such threats are an unwelcome but not entirely unexpected consequence of his outsized influence. His supporters argue that his willingness to challenge the status quo makes him a target, while critics contend that his polarising rhetoric and political alliances have inflamed tensions.
As of now, no specific incidents tied directly to the death threats have been detailed publicly, and Musk has not indicated whether he has increased his personal security in response. Nevertheless, his revelations have ignited discussions about the safety of high-profile figures in an increasingly volatile public sphere.
The Metropolitan Police in London, where Musk has business interests through Tesla’s operations in the UK, declined to comment on whether any threats have been reported on British soil. Tesla’s UK headquarters in London has yet to respond to inquiries about the matter.
For now, Musk appears undeterred, vowing to press on with his vision for both Tesla and government reform. As he told Baier, “America will be solvent… at the end of the day, it’s going to be in much better shape.” Whether that resolve can withstand the shadowy threats he faces remains to be seen.
