Seven minutes ago, actress Alyssa Milano caused a stir with a provocative statement. In a post on the X platform, she directly addressed entrepreneur Elon Musk and asked him to sell his company Tesla and leave the United States. “Sell Tesla and leave America, you idiot…” she wrote. These words quickly sparked a wave of outrage and debate on social media.
Milano, known for her roles in shows like Charmed and her outspoken political stance, appears to have deliberately sought to provoke a reaction with her statement. The comment comes at a time when Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is already in the public eye. His recent decisions and statements have attracted both admirers and critics. Milano apparently used this moment to make her point.
Elon Musk didn’t leave the attack unanswered. Shortly after Milano’s post, he published a response to X, which also went viral. His reaction, laced with sarcasm and cheekiness, further fueled the debate. “Maybe I should buy her a Tesla, with a salt shaker in the glove compartment,” he wrote. Within minutes, his post garnered thousands of likes and retweets, as the discussion spread in all directions.
The dispute between the two celebrities has divided X users. Some support Milano and see her words as a legitimate attack on Musk’s influence and behavior. Others defend the entrepreneur and accuse the actress of merely seeking attention. “Alyssa should focus on her writing instead of insulting big business owners,” one user commented. Another wrote: “Elon has done more for the world than it will ever understand.”
The controversy demonstrates once again how quickly debates can arise and spread in the digital age. Milano’s remarks were interpreted as “salt in the wound,” an allusion to Musk’s recent challenges at Tesla and criticism of his leadership. It’s unclear whether the actress intended to convey a deeper message with her remarks or simply to provoke.
Meanwhile, Musk seems to be taking the situation with humor, although his followers are quick to dismiss the attack. The debate has long since crossed the borders of X and is being revived in online media around the world. Experts see this as another example of the polarization that celebrities and their platforms can reinforce today.
It remains to be seen what will happen next. Will Milano respond to Musk’s retaliation? Or was it simply a brief storm in a virtual teacup? One thing is certain: the attention both receive from this exchange is enormous, whether intentional or not.
