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Elon Musk launched a blistering attack on the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday, comparing the agency to Nazi doctor Josef Mengele and labeling it an 'utterly evil organization.' The post on X, the platform he owns, came in response to an FTC official’s comment on a recent court ruling. This marks a significant escalation in Musk’s public criticism of regulators, as he faces multiple FTC investigations into Twitter’s privacy and security practices since his acquisition.
The incendiary language, referencing one of history’s most notorious figures, risks further inflaming tensions between Musk’s companies and U.S. regulators. The FTC declined to comment on the post. Legal experts note that such personal attacks could influence public perception but have little direct impact on ongoing investigations. Musk’s rhetoric fits a pattern of aggressive confrontation with government agencies, including the SEC, which he has previously called the 'Short Seller Enrichment Commission.'
👇 Original Post on X
The are modern day Mengeles, an utterly evil organization
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 17, 2026