Former Scottish minister Humza Yousaf and Elon Musk trade barbs – Technology

(Web Desk) – Humza Yousaf and Elon Musk are fighting on X and the war of words is escalating.

The latest exchange of messages came after reports that Yousaf’s legal team had issued a warning to Elon Musk.

Yousaf appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and called Musk one of the most dangerous men on the planet.

The former Scottish First Minister said: “He is not accountable to anyone.

“He has vast wealth at his fingertips and uses it for some of the most perverse evils I have ever seen.”

Yousaf accused Musk of “amplifying” far-right white supremacist and neo-Nazi conspiracy theories, highlighting how he had controversially said “civil war is inevitable” while appearing to post in support of far-right protesters.

The next day, Musk claimed that Yousaf is “super, super racist.”

The billionaire added: “Scotland has given him everything and yet he hates white people.”

Following the clash, it was reported that Humza Yousaf is “considering all options,” including legal action against Elon Musk.

His lawyer, Aamer Anwar, told the Sunday Mail: “Anyone who goes on social media, even if they own the platform, and thinks freedom of speech is absolute, whether in the UK or the US, needs to think again.

“Freedom of expression comes with responsibility and if you break the law there will be consequences, as we have seen in recent days.

“Elon Musk has effectively put a target on Humza Yousaf’s back with his completely unacceptable, false and inflammatory comments.

“If others choose to incite racial hatred against Humza or others, they should expect several years in prison.

“Social media is not a law-free zone and where actions are criminal and harmful, you can expect the full force of the law.”