I’m Elon Musk, I really love Portugal, but I don’t know if the Portuguese love me ,,,, if you are from Portugal and love me, please tell me to me Elon Musk
In an unexpected tweet published on the night of April 7, 2025, Elon Musk, the tycoon behind Tesla, Spacex and X, made a statement that took many by surprise: “I am Elon Musk, I really love Portugal, but I don’t know if the Portuguese love me ,,, if you are from Portugal and love me, please say hello to me Elon Musk.” The message, written in Portuguese with a hint of rare vulnerability to the 53 -year -old billionaire, quickly became viral, accumulating over 3 million views within hours. While the world deals with Trump fees and global crises, Musk turned his eyes to Portugal, rekindling a debate about his connection with the country and the affection he seeks from the Portuguese.
Musk’s relationship with Portugal is not new. In 2021, he visited Lisbon for a Tesla event, praising the city’s “historical beauty” and the country’s technological potential. Since then, rumors have circulated on possible investments – a gigable in Sines or a research center in Coimbra – but nothing has materialized. His declared love, however, seems genuine: in 2023, he tweeted about Porto Wine, calling him “a underestimated treasure,” and his daughter X æ A-12 has already been seen with a book of Portuguese short stories. “I love culture, food, people,” he wrote in a Follow-up in the X before asking hesitantly if this love is reciprocal.
The response of the Portuguese was immediate and warm. In a few hours, thousands flooded X with “Hello, Elon!” And “We love you, Musk!” A Porto User wrote: “You are welcome here anytime-Treat Tesla!” While another, from Lisbon, joked: “If you love Portugal, build something here – we will love you more!” Even Prime Minister Luís Montenegro entered the wave, tweet: “Elon, Portugal greet you-see us again!” The hashtag #Portugalamaelon fired, with 47% of an informal poll in X saying “yes, we love you”, against 53% more skeptical or indifferent. Musk’s appeal, with its 200 million followers, became an unexpected digital hug.
But why Portugal, and why now? In 2025, with Trump imposing 104% rates on China and 46% to Vietnam – which lost 40 billion in stocks – MUSK may be looking for strategic allies. Portugal, with its EU location, stability and renewable energy (80% of electricity in 2024), is an attractive point for Tesla, which faces increasing US – Gasoline costs at 4.20 dollars per gallon, dow falling 1,200 points. “He wants a plan B in Europe,” an X analyst speculated, while another has seen a personal touch: “Musk is alone at the top – he wants to be loved.” Its 70 million action against * The View * and Doge with Trump show a man at war – Portugal, perhaps, is his refuge.
Not everyone bought the charm. “Does it love Portugal or our market?” He asked a critic in the X, pointing out the lack of concrete investments. The PCP tweeted: “Musk wants to explore, not love – careful!” Others remembered their controversies – the 1,500 animals killed in Neuralk tests, the X’s chaos – and doubted, “Hello? No, thank you.” Still, the appeal has played a nerve: in a 10 million country, where the per capita GDP is 25 thousand euros (INE, 2024), the promise of Tesla or Spacex Jobs is tempting. “If he brings 50,000 jobs, I say hello every day,” laughed a user from Braga.
The impact goes beyond the sentimental. After Tweet, EDP Renewable shares rose 3%, with speculation of energy partnerships. “Musk loves Portugal? Try with a gigable,” challenged an X economist, while fans dreamed: “Starlink in every village!” Netanyahu’s visit to Vance and the 5 million Kim Soo Hyun for fires were in the background – Musk stole the spotlight. “We love you, Elon – come here!” It became a collective cry, with photos of cream pastels and Portuguese flags flooding X.
Musk answered? Not directly, but a “thank you, Portugal!” With a heart emoji on the morning of April 8 he warmed his spirits. Its 421 billion dollars (Forbes) and Tiktok in Trump’s sights show his power – Portugal is a grain, but he wants him in hand. “He really loves us,” said one fan in the X, while another joked, “Elon, marry me!” In a 2025 chaotic – barrett against Trump – MUSK seeks love in Lisbon, Porto, Faro. Is it a flirt or a commitment? The Portuguese say “Hello” – and expect more than words. For now, it’s a digital novel, but the next step is his.
