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Elon Musk escalated his online rhetoric in a response to user Robert Sterling, asserting that in some cases individuals involved in pedophilia 'raped kids to death.' The comment, posted on X, underscores Musk's willingness to engage in aggressive language on sensitive topics, potentially amplifying legal exposure given ongoing litigation related to his acquisition of Twitter.
The statement emerged amid broader debates around child safety and free speech on the platform, with Musk positioning himself as a defender of children. However, such unmoderated assertions risk alienating advertisers and regulators already scrutinizing the platform’s content moderation policies; advertisers have previously paused spending over concerns about brand safety.
👇 Original Post on X
In some cases, they raped kids to death. It’s that bad.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 19, 2026