‘Men are not suitable for women’s sports’: Elon Musk does not leave this alone
In yet another headline-grabbing moment, billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has sparked fierce debate on social media after posting a blunt comment: “Men are not suitable for women’s sports.” The Tesla and SpaceX CEO made the statement on X (formerly Twitter), where he has increasingly used his platform to weigh in on hot-button cultural issues.
The comment came in response to a viral video showing a trans woman dominating a women’s cycling competition — an event that has reignited the polarizing conversation around fairness in sports and gender identity.
“Elon Musk is not backing down,” one user commented, as the tweet quickly amassed millions of views, likes, and fiery replies. Musk doubled down in follow-up posts, criticizing what he described as “the erasure of biological women in the name of political correctness.”
“Competing fairly matters,” Musk added. “This is not about hate — it’s about science, fairness, and protecting the integrity of female sports.”
While supporters praised him for “saying what others are too afraid to say,” critics accused him of fueling transphobia and simplifying a deeply complex issue. Prominent LGBTQ+ activists and athletes have called the remarks “dangerous” and “irresponsible,” warning that such rhetoric contributes to a growing wave of hostility toward the trans community.
This is far from the first time Musk has waded into gender politics. From mocking pronoun usage to calling out what he perceives as the excesses of “woke culture,” Musk has made it clear that he’s not afraid to stir the pot — especially when it comes to topics where science, identity, and public policy collide.
Whether you agree with him or not, one thing is clear: Elon Musk has no intention of staying silent. As the global debate over gender and athletics rages on, the world’s richest man continues to throw fuel on the fire — one tweet at a time.