Elon Musk’s social media activity is under scrutiny by UK officials, who are monitoring his posts as part of national security efforts.
The Home Office’s Homeland Security group, which deals with high-risk threats, is keeping tabs on Musk’s reach and engagement online.
A Home Office spokesperson confirmed that open-source monitoring is routine but declined to comment on specifics.
Why UK is Monitoring Elon Musk?
The surveillance reportedly began after Musk called Labour Minister Jess Phillips a “rape genocide apologist” and suggested she should be jailed.
Phillips, a long-time advocate against violence toward women, claimed the remarks led to an increase in threats against her.
Musk has also been vocal about the UK government’s refusal to launch a new inquiry into grooming gangs, a stance that has sparked controversy.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his record on child abuse prosecutions while condemning what he called “misinformation” on the issue.
Just days earlier, European leaders criticized Elon Musk for meddling in the internal affairs of the bloc.
