Musk has cut ties with far-right British politician Nigel Farage as he champions divisive activist Tommy Robinson.

A convicted fraudster with a violent criminal record, Tommy Robinson has become the latest cause championed by the richest person on the planet, Elon Musk.

Elon Musk’s interventions in European politics continued this week with his calls for the release of jailed British far-right extremist Tommy Robinson.

Nevertheless, Farage described Musk as a "remarkable new entrant" into American politics. Musk, he said, was a "hero" for buying Twitter. "At least with Elon, we've got free speec

Elon Musk told his 210 million followers on X that Tommy Robinson should be freed - but Farage has distanced himself from Robinson.

Nigel Farage has vowed to “explain” to Elon Musk why he won’t co-operate with Tommy Robinson. The billionaire owner of X, who has hinted at a possible donation to Farage’s Reform, has shown support for the jailed activist on social media.