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Musk's recent comments have also affected his credibility, given his history of provocative and sometimes contradictory posts. Previously, Musk accused Donald Trump of being on Epstein’s client list, only to delete the claim and subsequently apologize. Critics see his current remarks as an attempt to harness public outrage for personal or political gain, possibly to bolster support for his new political endeavors, which many perceive as a strategic PR move rather than a sincere inquiry.
Political analysts suggest Musk's reputation as a trustworthy commentator has been diminished due to these antics, with some viewing his latest assertions as noise meant to distract or influence public discourse rather than contribute substantive information.