'Sounds bitter': Internet slams Elon Musk after he deletes X post blasting Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott’s charitable giving
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: In a stunning display of billionaire bravado, Elon Musk, the eccentric tech mogul, has found himself embroiled in a heated war of words with none other than philanthropist extraordinaire MacKenzie Scott.
The Tesla boss took to his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to unleash a scathing attack on Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, over her charitable giving practices, as per New York Post.
Musk's now-deleted post ignited a firestorm of controversy, with the internet rallying behind Scott's philanthropic prowess while lambasting the outspoken billionaire for his perceived misogyny and bitterness.
Elon Musk lambasted MacKenzie Scott's charitable giving
In a now-deleted X post, Musk lambasted Scott's charitable giving, suggesting that "'super rich ex-wives who hate their former spouse' should be listed among 'Reasons that Western Civilization died'."
Musk's outburst came in response to a user's complaint about Scott's donations to organizations that "deal with issues of race and/or gender."
In the past also, Musk has taken issue with Scott's philanthropic endeavors, accusing her of funding "PACs posing as charities" and suggesting that her actions were fueled by animosity toward her billionaire ex-husband.
MacKenzie Scott a force to be reckoned with in the world of philanthropy
Scott, however, has made a name for herself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of philanthropy.
She has contributed substantial amounts, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, to various organizations dedicated to promoting causes such as "LGBTQ+ equity," "climate change," "gender equity," "public health," "functional democracy," and "racial equity," her website states.
Among the recipients of her generous donations are Planned Parenthood, Howard University, Jackie Robinson Foundation, Movement for Black Lives, Morehouse College, the Obama Foundation, and the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
Valued at an impressive $36 billion by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Scott's substantial wealth originates from her 1.9% ownership stake in Amazon, acquired as part of her divorce settlement with Bezos in 2019.
Recent reports indicate that she has liquidated a considerable portion of her Amazon shares. Notably, Scott has committed to contributing half of her entire wealth to various charitable causes.
Elon Musk's deleted diatribe sparks a firestorm of criticism from social media users
Musk's deleted diatribe has sparked a firestorm of criticism from social media users, who were quick to call out the billionaire. One Facebook user, expressing disdain, commented, "Sounds bitter. Not everyone is full of greed, Elon."
Another user attributed people's disinterest in Musk's products to his alleged misogyny, stating, "She is not the reason we don't like Elon. His misogyny is just one of the reasons why people are not interested in his products."
One user humorously suggested, "Elon needs some kind of device that he has to blow into before he can tweet to ensure he's not on drugs at the time." Meanwhile, another individual questioned the attitudes of conservative-minded people, stating, "Why do conservative-minded people hate women so much smh."
A user pointed out, "He's projecting. His ex-wife hates him. Lol." The sentiments continued with another user bluntly stating, "Elon is a douchebag."
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