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Musk Replies “Sadly, Yes” to Scott’s $26.3 B Giving Critique

7/13/2026

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Elon Musk replied “Sadly, yes” to an X comment that criticized MacKenzie Scott’s $26.3 billion charitable giving.
Critics say many of Scott’s grants fund progressive causes such as racial equity, immigration, climate initiatives and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Musk’s reply aligns with his view that building companies like Tesla and SpaceX creates greater impact than traditional philanthropy, a stance he voiced in a 2022 TED interview.

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Elon Musk replied “Sadly, yes” to an X comment that criticized MacKenzie Scott’s $26.3 billion charitable giving.
Critics say many of Scott’s grants fund progressive causes such as racial equity, immigration, climate initiatives and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Musk’s reply aligns with his view that building companies like Tesla and SpaceX creates greater impact than traditional philanthropy, a stance he voiced in a 2022 TED interview.