Elon Musk’s recent focus on the European immigration crisis has highlighted a key conservative issue, but his call for Nigel Farage to step down as leader of Reform UK has drawn skepticism. Musk’s post on X stating, “The Reform Party needs a new leader,” has ignited debate over his challenge to one of Europe’s most effective conservative leaders.
Farage, who rose to prominence by opposing the European Union (EU) and leading the Brexit campaign, rejected Musk’s remarks. “Tommy Robinson is not right for Reform and I never sell out my principles,” Farage said, referring to the activist whose involvement in the party Musk reportedly supported.
Elon Musk has just dragged Nigel Farage 🤭 pic.twitter.com/PHGKO8Hn6j
— Lorraine King (@lorrainemking) January 5, 2025
Farage triples down on lying and smearing @TRobinsonNewEra in public, expecting he can pull the wool over Elon Musk's eyes.
Good luck.pic.twitter.com/aNiw1V9OSw https://t.co/hP6pLkHZFu
— Jonathan Wong (@WGthink) January 7, 2025
Musk has recently addressed critical issues in Europe, including the immigration crisis and failures by British authorities to tackle grooming gangs. While his engagement on these topics has been welcomed, critics argue that targeting Farage, a proven leader in the conservative movement, may be a step too far.
This morning, @elonmusk told @Nigel_Farage he’s not dumb and knows about Tommy Robinson’s contempt case.
Maybe Musk sees what many of us already know that Farage acts like controlled opposition. The real question is why Tommy broke contempt in the first place. Could it be to… pic.twitter.com/DbHQBdWmFB
— Danny Roscoe (@DANNYUNFILTERED) January 5, 2025
I'll never forget when @Nigel_Farage verbally slaughtered former eu president Herman von Rompuy! Im glad he's back, the UK needs him desperately. pic.twitter.com/57K3vlMQgR
— MEMIS (@MemIngenjoeren) June 13, 2024
Throwback:
Nigel Farage, the new leader of Reform, infuriated EU bureaucrats as he led a group of British MEP’s proudly waving British flags during Brexit.
The EU Parliament then cut off his microphone after he stood up to celebrate the UK officially leaving the EU. pic.twitter.com/S7tY8g3zZg
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) June 3, 2024
Under Farage’s leadership, Reform UK has grown into a formidable political force, securing parliamentary seats and attracting Labour voters. The party’s platform of reducing immigration and safeguarding national sovereignty has resonated with a wide range of voters.
👏👏👏 Le message de @Nigel_Farage aux peuples européens :
L'#UE vous a fait perdre votre souveraineté et vous êtes gouvernés par des gens qui ne sont pas responsables devant vous!
"Je veux que le #Brexit lance un débat dans le reste de l'Europe… " pic.twitter.com/jKTArxMCbK— ⓩZia Battina (@Girolata20) January 31, 2020
🚨BREAKING: Nigel Farage says Elon Musk trolls Keir Starmer because he ‘locks people up who say nasty things on facebook.’
Nigel has triggered every libtard in Britain tonight. Completely destroying them all. pic.twitter.com/IZKfjBxZi2
— Inevitable West (@Inevitablewest) December 5, 2024
Farage Says Reform Party Will Win With or Without Elon Musk‘s Money https://t.co/wGaVu4e7eU via @BreitbartNews
Really? They took a donation from their new Chairman.— Hemlock Dreams (@AHewitt973255) January 7, 2025
Farage’s leadership continues to receive strong support from within the party. Deputy leader Richard Tice and chairman Zia Yusuf have stood by him, dismissing calls for a change in leadership.
Two wretched, wretched mistakes from @Nigel_Farage – caving in to Islam and then praising it.
That said, Elon Musk needs to wind his neck in and grow up. pic.twitter.com/5v2OtvwT4k
— Guy's Channel (@Politic56721677) January 5, 2025