Part 4/15:
Defending Freedom of Speech and Political Integrity
Elon Musk’s commitment to free speech was evident when he highlighted an incident involving Telegram. A Western European government reportedly approached Telegram to pressure them into silencing conservative voices in Romania ahead of national elections. Musk applauded Telegram’s refusal, arguing that “you can’t defend democracy by destroying democracy,” asserting that free speech and fair elections must coexist. His phrase, “so, I’m assuming by the baguette emoji that Pavle is referring to France,” hints at the suspicion that France was the country exerting pressure.