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Elon Musk Sues ZDF Over Alleged Migrant Hunt Claim

6/16/2026

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Elon Musk, entrepreneur, announced a lawsuit against Germany’s broadcaster ZDF over a report claiming he urged a hunt for migrants in Belfast.
Musk filed a suit claiming ZDF misrepresented his comments after it aired a June 12, 2026 segment linking him to violent Belfast protests and later called the anchor’s wording imprecise.
Musk shared posts from Tommy Robinson and Rupert Lowe urging loud protests after a stabbing by a Sudanese migrant sparked riots.

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Elon Musk, entrepreneur, announced a lawsuit against Germany’s broadcaster ZDF over a report claiming he urged a hunt for migrants in Belfast.
Musk filed a suit claiming ZDF misrepresented his comments after it aired a June 12, 2026 segment linking him to violent Belfast protests and later called the anchor’s wording imprecise.
Musk shared posts from Tommy Robinson and Rupert Lowe urging loud protests after a stabbing by a Sudanese migrant sparked riots.