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Musk Sparks Outrage Over NYT's "Anti-White Racism" Claims

9/10/2025

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Elon Musk stirred controversy on September 10, 2025, by accusing The New York Times of "anti-white racism."
He retweeted Douglass Mackey's assertion regarding the capitalization of "Black" versus "white" in a NYT article.
Mackey claimed this distinction suggested white people are viewed as "second-class citizens."
Musk's comments drew responses from MAGA commentators and internet figures criticizing the NYT's editorial choices.
The Associated Press clarified that "Black" signifies shared historical experiences, unlike "white," fueling further discussion among right-leaning users.

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Elon Musk stirred controversy on September 10, 2025, by accusing The New York Times of "anti-white racism."
He retweeted Douglass Mackey's assertion regarding the capitalization of "Black" versus "white" in a NYT article.
Mackey claimed this distinction suggested white people are viewed as "second-class citizens."
Musk's comments drew responses from MAGA commentators and internet figures criticizing the NYT's editorial choices.
The Associated Press clarified that "Black" signifies shared historical experiences, unlike "white," fueling further discussion among right-leaning users.