Tech billionaire Elon Musk has sparked a debate on social media after making a blunt and controversial statement: “No biological male should compete in women’s sports.” The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, known for his unfiltered opinions, shared the comment Wednesday night on X (formerly Twitter), sparking a wave of support and rejection across the platform.
Musk, who has become increasingly involved in cultural and political issues, was responding to a viral video showing a transgender athlete dominating a women’s competition. “This isn’t fair. It makes a mockery of women’s hard work and their biological reality,” Musk wrote. “There must be limits based on science and fairness. Period.”
The post immediately went viral online, racking up more than 50 million views and tens of thousands of responses. Followers praised Musk for “saying what everyone is afraid to say,” while critics accused him of promoting transphobia and fueling hate.
LGBTQ+ advocacy groups quickly condemned Musk’s comments. “This type of rhetoric endangers transgender people and reinforces harmful stereotypes,” GLAAD said in a statement. “Sports should be inclusive and based on skill, not outdated ideas about biology.”
But conservative commentators and athletes came to Musk’s defense. Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines, who has become a vocal critic of transgender inclusion in women’s sports, applauded Musk’s stance. “Thank you, Elon, for standing up for justice and truth,” she posted.
The controversy comes amid rising tensions in the United States over policies affecting transgender athletes. Several states have passed laws banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports, sparking legal battles and nationwide protests.
Musk’s comment adds another layer of intensity to the current culture war, with many wondering if his influence as owner of X and a global tech leader gives his words an outsized impact.
As the internet continues to explode with opinions, one thing is certain: Elon Musk has once again fueled one of the most divisive debates of our time, and he’s not backing down.
