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Don Lemon Says Elon Musk Not Used To Answering to People Who Don’t ‘Look Like Him’

Elon Musk’s feud with Don Lemon escalates!

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Don Lemon, the renowned talk show host, isn’t letting up on his feud with Elon Musk.

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Wealth status of Elon Musk hits headlines!

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Recently, Elon Musk has made headlines regarding his wealth status.

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Elon Musk’s reign as the wealthiest person on Earth has abruptly ended, with his net worth plummeting by a staggering $17.6 billion.

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The latest update from Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, released on March 5, 2024, unveils this seismic shift in the billionaire landscape.

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Musk, renowned for his leadership at Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter, had held the top spot since 2021.

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However, recent events have rocked his financial standing.

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January witnessed a pivotal moment when a court ruled that Musk must surrender a record $55 billion, sparking allegations of undue influence over Tesla’s board members.

Jeff Bezos reclaims wealth status.

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It was Jeff Bezos who ascended to Musk’s former perch atop the wealth hierarchy.

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The resilient Amazon founder, reclaimed his title as the world’s richest individual.

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Bezos weathered a minor setback, losing $500 million in his portfolio, yet his fortune now stands at an impressive $200 billion, surpassing Musk’s $198 billion.

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Amazon’s meteoric rise, with its stock soaring by 89 percent over the past year, coupled with Bezos’s significant stake in the company, solidifies his financial supremacy.

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Now, others are taking the opportunity to voice their opinion on Elon Musk.

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Lemon, known for his sharp journalistic skills, crossed paths with Musk, the enigmatic CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in a chance encounter.

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The encounter took place at a high-profile event in Silicon Valley, where Lemon was covering the latest developments in tech innovation.

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Musk, with his trademark charisma and brilliance, captivated Lemon’s attention as they engaged in a spontaneous conversation.

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The encounter left Lemon with a deeper appreciation for the transformative potential of technology and human ingenuity.

Tensions rise!

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However, now Don is hitting Musk with fiery comments in an explosive interview.

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In a recent interview with People, Lemon didn’t hold back, suggesting that Musk isn’t accustomed to being held accountable.

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Lemon suggests Elon Musk’s unease with being confronted especially by someone like him who challenges Musk’s worldview.

Unfamiliar territory for Elon.

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According to Lemon, Musk finds himself in an unfamiliar position, not used to answering to individuals who differ from his own perspective.

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He goes on to define these people as those of different racial backgrounds.

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Lemon’s remarks imply that Elon may not be accustomed to interacting with Black individuals in positions of authority, a suggestion that carries significant weight.

The interview’s content revealed.

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In a preview clip aired on “The View,” Lemon posed a pointed question to Musk about the qualifications of minority pilots compared to their white counterparts.

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The interview isn’t just about Lemon’s jabs at Musk.

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It also delves into serious issues like diversity and accountability in Musk’s ventures.

Lemon’s take on Musk’s naivety.

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Lemon didn’t stop at insinuations; he outright called Musk naive for thinking questions about diversity wouldn’t arise, highlighting a fundamental difference in their perspectives.

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Lemon asserted his commitment to free speech, contrasting it with what he perceives as Musk’s stance on the matter.

Musk’s attempt to control the narrative.

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Adding fuel to the fire, Lemon revealed that Musk’s team requested to review the interview before its release, a demand Lemon refused to entertain.

Musk’s retort: Comparisons to Veruca Salt

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The feud took a theatrical turn when Musk compared Lemon to Veruca Salt, the spoiled character from “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”

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The comparison, made late on a Friday night, only heightened tensions as the countdown to the interview’s release continued.

Intensifying beef.

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As the hours tick down to the interview’s unveiling, the feud between Lemon and Musk shows no signs of cooling off, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

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The public await the explosive interview as Lemon goes head-to-head with Musk, revealing insights into their clash of ideologies and principles.