A History of Tensions
This public spat was not an isolated incident. Kimmel and Musk’s animosity has been brewing for years, fueled by their clashing worldviews. Kimmel has often used his monologue to criticize Musk’s political stances and business decisions. Particularly regarding his management of X and controversial tweets. For instance, Kimmel once lampooned Musk’s handling of misinformation on the platform, joking, “The only thing Musk has successfully engineered lately is outrage.”
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