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Elon Musk's Royal Society Fellowship Under Review After Controversial Speech

9/19/2025

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Elon Musk's fellowship with the Royal Society is under review after his speech at an anti-immigration rally in London on September 14.
In his video address, Musk warned attendees that "violence is coming to you" and urged them to "fight back or you die."
Royal Society president Sir Adrian Smith raised concerns about Musk's language in a letter to fellows.
The governing council will discuss Musk's fellowship on October 1, amid pressure from the scientific community and resignations of two fellows.
A decision to revoke Musk's fellowship would be a significant historical moment for the Royal Society.

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Elon Musk's fellowship with the Royal Society is under review after his speech at an anti-immigration rally in London on September 14.
In his video address, Musk warned attendees that "violence is coming to you" and urged them to "fight back or you die."
Royal Society president Sir Adrian Smith raised concerns about Musk's language in a letter to fellows.
The governing council will discuss Musk's fellowship on October 1, amid pressure from the scientific community and resignations of two fellows.
A decision to revoke Musk's fellowship would be a significant historical moment for the Royal Society.