‘F**k You, Elon Musk’ – Brazil’s First Lady At G20 Event

Brazil’s First Lady, Janja Lula da Silva, recently made headlines for publicly criticizing billionaire Elon Musk at a G20 social event in Brazil. The country is set to host the G20 summit next week.

While giving a speech, the First Lady was interrupted by the loud sound of a ship's horn. Without missing a beat, she jokingly blamed the interruption on Musk, saying, “It’s Elon Musk,” before adding, “I’m not afraid of you, f**k you, Elon Musk.”

Musk responded on X (formerly Twitter) with laughing emojis, and commented, “They are going to lose the next election.”

This exchange brings attention to a broader issue surrounding misinformation on social media. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been outspoken about Musk’s platform, criticizing its role in spreading misinformation. He emphasized that platforms should not be allowed to undermine democracy and the rights of citizens.

Janja’s remarks,...

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