Tesla CEO Elon Musk Criticizes Bill Gates Amid Ongoing Feud

Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, recently launched a fierce attack on Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, particularly pointing out Gates’ controversial ties to the disgraced Jeffrey Epstein. Musk’s remarks came in response to Gates’ criticisms of a reduction in USAID, which had been advocated by Musk during a satellite discussion at the Qatar Economic Forum, where he spoke with BBC journalist Mishal Hussain.

The conflict seems to have started when Gates voiced his concerns in a CNN interview, accusing the Musk-led initiative of potentially contributing to the deaths of millions. Musk didn’t hold back; he labeled Gates a “giant liar” and expressed that the situation is “awful.”

But Musk took his answer a step further, bringing up Gates’ past connections with Epstein. He raised the question, “Does Bill Gates think he would comment on the welfare of his child, as he was close friends with Jeffrey Epstein?” He even went on to say, “I can tell that guy that I don’t want him to babysit the child.”

This exchange marks the latest turn in a developing feud between these two tech giants. Previously, Gates had criticized Musk, portraying him as “the world’s wealthiest man who kills the poorest children.” He’s also characterized Musk’s support for certain conservative politicians as “crazy.” They seem to not shy away from airing their grievances publicly.

This ongoing rivalry has been simmering, with Musk previously seeking “more scrutiny” over the work of the Gates Foundation, which he co-founded with Melinda French Gates.