A coincidence in your imagination, perhaps, but public dislike of Musk has been widespread for a very long time, and his newfound disdain for the political party that would like to raise his taxes is hardly surprising.

That you have only noticed the anti-Musk sentiment very recently says more about you than his critics.

I love this take — as though the public is responsible for his narcissism and abrasiveness. He is purposefully attracting attention to himself like a mantoddler.

Your continued defense of him speaks volumes about your values as an individual. Your “politics” angle is naked projection.

No. What's happened is you didn't notice or retain any of it until he came out as right wing.

As the hate for him has grown over the years, he loudly jumped to the right to latch on to the fervent cult worship rich people have over the right wing masses. That's why elites cry cancel culture every time they face minor consequences for their actions. It always gets some positive press and boot licking.