In a stunning display of loyalty and razor-sharp wit, billionaire tech titan Elon Musk unleashed a verbal onslaught on a group of liberal reporters who attempted to humiliate his father, Errol Musk, during a recent press event in Pretoria, South Africa. The incident, which has set social media ablaze, occurred when journalists from left-leaning outlets allegedly ambushed the 79-year-old Errol with invasive questions about his controversial past, hoping to smear Elon’s reputation by association. But Elon, ever the unpredictable firebrand, turned the tables in a way that left the reporters speechless and conservatives cheering.
The drama unfolded at a SpaceX promotional event on April 15, 2025, where Errol was a surprise guest to support his son’s latest Starship project. According to eyewitnesses, a reporter from The Guardian pressed Errol about his 2018 marriage to his stepdaughter, Jana Bezuidenhout, and insinuated that Elon’s “family dysfunction” fueled his “erratic” leadership at Tesla and X. Another journalist, reportedly from CNN, piled on, questioning Errol’s alleged ties to a Zambian emerald mine and implying itThe confrontation escalated until Elon, who had been quietly observing, seized the microphone.
“Enough!” Musk thundered, his voice echoing through the venue. “You so-called journalists think you can dig up dirt on my father to shame me? You’re pathetic. My dad’s a complex man, sure, but he raised me to fight for what’s right, and I’m proud of him. You want to talk about dysfunction? Look at your own failing outlets, peddling lies to push your woke agenda!” The crowd erupted in applause as the reporters stood frozen, their faces red with embarrassment.
Musk didn’t stop there. He accused the media of orchestrating a “hit job” to distract from his recent X posts exposing alleged Democratic censorship schemes. “You’re not here for truth—you’re here to tear down anyone who challenges your narrative,” he said, pointing directly at the CNN reporter. “My father’s personal life is none of your business, and your hypocrisy is laughable.” Sources claim the reporters left the event in a hurry, with one later tweeting a weak defense that was swiftly ratioed by Musk’s legion of followers.
The viral moment, captured on livestream and shared across X, has sparked a firestorm of support for Musk. Conservative influencers hailed him as a “family defender,” with one X post reading, “Elon just CRUSHED the liberal media for attacking his dad. This is why we love him!” Even some moderates praised Musk’s loyalty, noting that Errol, despite his controversies, has been a steadfast supporter of Elon’s ventures.
Critics, however, cried foul, accusing Musk of dodging accountability by deflecting to media bias. A Washington Post op-ed called his outburst “a desperate attempt to shield his family’s scandals.” Yet the backlash only fueled Musk’s narrative, as he retweeted the article with a single emoji: 🥱.
This isn’t the first time Musk has clashed with the press, but defending his father marks a deeply personal stand. As the 2024 election looms, Musk’s defiance has galvanized his base, cementing his role as a cultural warrior unafraid to take on the establishment. The liberal media, it seems, picked the wrong family to mess with.
