Musk family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, father says
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According to Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, the Musk family foundation paid for a trip to Russia that included British far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Errol Musk told the Guardian that he brought Robinson to Russia and that both men held meetings with Russian business figures. The visit occurred as Russia has appeared to forge links with European far-right figures, and while in Moscow, Robinson encouraged anti-migration protests in Britain after a knife attack in Belfast. Errol Musk described Robinson as “a fine young man” and said the activist was “learning.” The Guardian notes that this is a single-source report based on Errol Musk’s statements.
What’s reported
Errol Musk said he brought Tommy Robinson to Russia and that the trip was covered by the Musk Foundation, a philanthropic organization founded by Elon Musk and his brother Kimbal Musk.
Robinson appeared in Moscow last month and issued calls for supporters to take to the streets after a knife attack in Belfast.
Errol Musk said both he and Robinson held meetings with Russian business figures, including discussions about Russia’s attempts to address a decline in births.
Police in Britain stopped and seized Robinson’s phones as he returned from a trip to Russia.
Errol Musk also attended an annual Kremlin-backed economic forum in St Petersburg and has met Vladimir Putin in the past.
The Guardian reports that Russia was also hosting Andrew Tate and his brother, who posted footage of themselves with the Russian military.
Open questions
The exact dates and duration of the trip to Russia are not specified.
Whether Elon Musk or the Musk Foundation has commented on Errol Musk’s statements is not addressed.
Key figures
Errol Musk – father of Elon Musk
Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) – British far-right activist
Elon Musk – billionaire owner of X
Kimbal Musk – brother of Elon Musk
Vladimir Putin – Russian president
Andrew Tate – self-styled misogynistic influencer
Prof Stephan Lewandowsky – University of Bristol researcher
Mark Collett – far-right activist and founder of Patriotic Alternative
Sources: The Guardian
