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flag Elon Musk sparked global backlash by falsely claiming rural Britons face existential threats from immigration, comparing them to Tolkien’s hobbits and inciting fear with calls for violent resistance.

flag Elon Musk has drawn widespread condemnation for comparing small-town Britons to hobbits in J.R.R. flag Tolkien’s Middle-earth, claiming they face existential threats from illegal immigration. flag Speaking on Joe Rogan’s podcast and via X posts, Musk falsely asserted that migrants have caused widespread sexual violence in rural areas and urged Britons to unite with far-right figures like Tommy Robinson to survive. flag His remarks, which include claims of inevitable civil war and calls for violent resistance, have been labeled dangerous and inflammatory by UK officials and activists. flag While the UK government has not formally responded, the backlash includes calls for legal action, asset seizures, and restrictions on Musk’s influence. flag His comments follow a prior rally appearance with Robinson and a viral DHS meme likening immigration enforcement to the destruction of the Shire.

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