In a jaw-dropping turn of events that has ignited the internet and left politicians in emotional turmoil, Elon Musk made a statement during a live podcast that has left millions stunned — and Senator Ted Cruz in tears.

During an impromptu guest appearance on the controversial “Deep Space Dialogues” podcast, Musk veered off-script from discussing Mars colonization to drop a bombshell: “Look, if you really think about it, there’s a strong case that Jesus could have been an extraterrestrial visitor with advanced technology — I mean, water into wine? That’s nanotech.”

The comment, made with a half-smirk, was initially met with nervous laughter from the hosts. But Musk doubled down.

“I’m not saying it to offend anyone,” he clarified. “I respect all religions. But historically, most ancient accounts of ‘miracles’ could actually be misunderstood tech. If someone teleported today, we’d call it science. Back then, it was divinity.”

The reaction online was immediate and volcanic. Within minutes, “Elon + Jesus + Alien” began trending worldwide. While many fans applauded Musk’s cosmic theory as “next-level thinking,” others, including religious leaders and politicians, were outraged.

But no one responded more emotionally than Texas Senator Ted Cruz.

Cruz, who had just concluded a faith-based conference in Dallas, was reportedly informed of Musk’s comments backstage. According to sources close to the event, Cruz watched the video clip and became visibly shaken. Moments later, he addressed a stunned audience with tears in his eyes.

“I’ve admired Elon Musk for years — SpaceX, Tesla, even his strange tweets,” Cruz said, voice quivering. “But when you take sacred truths and reduce them to alien fan fiction, that’s where I draw the line.”

Eyewitnesses say Cruz broke down mid-speech and had to be escorted offstage.

Meanwhile, religious leaders across denominations quickly issued statements condemning Musk’s theory.

Father Roberto Espinoza of the Catholic Media Council said, “This isn’t science. This is science fiction designed to stir controversy and disrespect sacred beliefs.”

The Southern Baptist Convention tweeted, “Elon Musk has done many great things for tech and space exploration. But salvation history is not his sandbox.”

Surprisingly, a few scientists and spiritualists backed Musk’s speculative hypothesis. Dr. Lenora Shields, a fringe archaeologist and author of “Gods From the Galaxy,” said Musk’s ideas were “not entirely outlandish.”

“Ancient astronaut theory has been dismissed by mainstream academia, but some of Elon’s points line up with global myths. Virgin births, resurrections, ascensions — they’re found in multiple ancient cultures. The overlap is worth examining,” she said.

Even Neil deGrasse Tyson chimed in on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “While the idea of Jesus as an alien is… creative, let’s not confuse ancient mythology with astrophysics.”

Back at Tesla HQ, employees reported that Musk seemed unbothered by the firestorm.

“Elon’s been on this wild metaphysical streak lately,” said one anonymous engineer. “He’s been talking about simulation theory, interdimensional consciousness, and now, messianic aliens. We just let him cook.”

When asked by a reporter if he stood by his statement, Musk replied, “Absolutely. We’re in a vast, mysterious universe. Everything’s on the table.”

Meanwhile, Senator Cruz’s office has requested a private meeting with Musk to “restore mutual respect and clarify intentions.” No confirmation from Musk’s team has yet been given.

Whether Musk’s shocking theory was a philosophical musing, a late-night thought experiment, or simply trolling taken too far, one thing is clear: he’s once again succeeded in dominating the global conversation — and perhaps sparking one of the strangest debates between science, faith, and the stars we’ve seen in years.

👽🙏 Is Jesus an alien? Or just the original influencer of humanity? The world is divided — and watching.

Stay tuned for updates on this bizarre saga.