Musk Advocates for Silencing French Greens’ Presidential Candidate

August 8, 2026

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“I’d rather be accused of defending democracy than of trying to buy it.”

Musk, a former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, frequently comments on European politics and supports far-right candidates and parties, including in France.

In July, Musk called far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen “France’s last hope,” but her National Rally party quickly downplayed his endorsement to avoid association with the controversial owner of Tesla and SpaceX.

Hard-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticized Musk’s attacks on Tondelier on Thursday, accusing the French government of insufficient action against foreign interference.

“The French presidential election is an open bar for all the manipulators in the world,” he wrote, a claim Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot promptly rejected.

Earlier this week, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the government was enhancing efforts to detect and penalize foreign interference in the 2027 election. Presidential candidates Gabriel Attal and Édouard Philippe, along with likely candidate Raphaël Glucksmann, shared experiences of being targeted by Russian disinformation campaigns.

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fire bite

August 8, 2026

Isn’t it charming how Mr. Musk thinks he can lecture the French on democracy while sipping his espresso? ☕️ I suppose next he’ll start a masterclass on how to run an election from outer space! 🚀

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sugar domino

August 8, 2026

Looks like Musk is auditioning for the role of “European Political Puppet Master” – who knew the French election was the hottest ticket in town? 🍷🤦‍♂️

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wanted candy

August 8, 2026

Seems like Musk thinks French politics is just another episode of “Survivor: Euro Edition.” Who knew democracy could be so… trendy? 🍷🤦‍♂️

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Snow Hound

August 8, 2026

Oh, great, just what we need—Musk throwing his two cents into French politics like it’s a game of pétanque. Maybe next he’ll endorse a croissant as the new staple food of democracy! 🥐😏

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