Amid H-1B Row, Elon Musk Wants Twitterati To Be More 'Positive' & 'Beautiful' On X: Here's What Happened
Musk made a series of tweets in support of Indian-American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan in the ongoing H-1B visa row, taking on MAGA supporters as well.
Elon Musk, the eccentric billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), has been known to call out people for cage fights on the platform (including calling Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg a 'cuck'). Now, he wants X users to play nice. On December 29, Musk took to Twitter and made a simple request:
Please post a bit more positive, beautiful or informative content on this platform
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 29, 2024
The tweet comes at a time when Musk took a firm stand in the ongoing H-1B visa row. Musk, who has been tapped by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), urged critics to “take a big step back” in the ongoing immigration dispute.
Musk’s passionate remarks included a promise to "go to war on this issue the likes of which you cannot possibly comprehend," emphasising his strong stance on the matter. The H-1B visa programme, crucial for skilled professionals from abroad, has been a significant pathway for immigrants, with a large portion of beneficiaries being Indian nationals.
The controversy gained momentum after Trump appointed Indian-American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Advisor for artificial intelligence (AI) at the White House. Krishnan, an advocate for removing green card caps, has faced criticism from Trump’s right-wing base, particularly among Make America Great Again (MAGA) supporters, who have voiced opposition to immigration policies.
Musk made a series of tweets to drive home the point. Just an example below:
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— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 27, 2024
Musk’s defence of immigrants and his criticism of MAGA loyalists is particularly striking given his close association with Trump. A key ally of the President-elect, Musk played a pivotal role in Trump’s re-election campaign, leveraging his influence to help secure one of the most remarkable political comebacks in US history.
Trump is set to take office on January 20, marking a new chapter in the administration’s policies and priorities.
It seems that for now, Musk, who is known to get easily off-hinged when it comes to tweets, is taking a (nicer) turn. Will we see a more responsible Musk on X in 2025? Only time will tell.
How Did Netizens React?
Musk's dedicated followers on X responded to the Dogefather's request for "positive" and "beautiful" content with some delectable tweets.
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) December 30, 2024
Here you go. My dad and I in Florida in 1980. pic.twitter.com/TIvIpkYURI
— Gad Saad (@GadSaad) December 29, 2024
All for it 👍🏻😊 pic.twitter.com/3CtDL0QUih
— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) December 29, 2024
Here’s a shiny ✨ Pikachu✨😄💛🫶#pokemonGo pic.twitter.com/Rp7Vr4HxzU
— 💫✨Lexi Luck✨💫 (@JollyNotNow) December 30, 2024
A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance."
— Marielle Redclaw (@MarieleRedclaw) December 29, 2024
Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren’t.
Wombat poop is cube-shaped.
The dot over a lowercase “i” or “j” is called a tittle.
Honey never spoils; archaeologists have found pots of it in ancient Egyptian tombs that are still…
I took these pictures of the Sun without using a telescope. I think they are positive and beautiful. pic.twitter.com/ue9HLnDGAV
— Frankly Frank (@NoFrankingWay) December 29, 2024
Of course, there were some dissidents as well, including a certain celebrity cat from 10 Downing Street:
Musk's new and improved Twitter:
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) December 29, 2024
3% postive, beautiful or informative content
97% Bots, Nazis and Temu ads
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