In an unexpected and explosive turn of events, Elon Musk has reportedly humiliated Robert De Niro in a very public manner, causing the legendary actor to spiral into a meltdown. The dramatic exchange took place after Musk publicly criticized De Niro’s recent comments, calling them “illogical” and irrational, sparking a fierce public feud between the two prominent figures.
The feud began when De Niro, in an interview promoting his latest project, made remarks about Musk’s approach to technology and his business ventures, questioning the ethics of some of Musk’s high-profile companies, including Tesla and SpaceX. The actor, known for his outspoken nature, expressed concern over Musk’s influence, especially on social media platforms like Twitter, which Musk had recently acquired. De Niro suggested that Musk’s presence in these industries and his often controversial views could be harmful to society, particularly regarding the spread of misinformation.
Musk, who is never shy about sharing his opinions on social media, did not take kindly to De Niro’s remarks. He took to Twitter (now X) to respond directly to the actor’s criticisms, calling De Niro’s comments “illogical” and “unfounded,” while also accusing him of not understanding the modern technological landscape. Musk’s tweet read: “Robert De Niro’s comments are the kind of illogical thinking that’s holding society back. He doesn’t understand tech or progress.”
The tweet quickly went viral, with fans and media outlets buzzing about the confrontation. Musk’s large following on social media showed their support, with many agreeing with his assessment of De Niro’s comments. However, De Niro was clearly taken aback by the attack, and his team issued a response that suggested the actor was upset by Musk’s public criticism. Sources close to De Niro revealed that he was “shocked and angered by Musk’s insults” and that the actor felt the billionaire was being overly defensive about his business practices.
The public feud between Musk and De Niro has since escalated, with both parties making further comments about each other in interviews and on social media. While De Niro’s responses have been more measured, Musk has continued to ramp up the intensity of his rhetoric, claiming that De Niro’s comments were part of a larger “elitist narrative” that seeks to stifle progress and innovation in industries like technology and space exploration.
In the wake of the public spat, the story has dominated the headlines, with many questioning how two figures from completely different worlds—Musk’s tech empire and De Niro’s acting career—ended up in such a bitter dispute. The feud has also highlighted the broader tension between the old guard of Hollywood and the new wave of tech moguls, who are increasingly challenging traditional power structures.
While some have criticized Musk for responding so aggressively to the criticism, others see his public response as an example of how he is unafraid to defend his work and ideas, even when it involves taking on figures with far more established reputations in other industries.
As the feud continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether Musk and De Niro will reconcile or if this spat will grow into a longer-lasting rivalry. What is clear is that this clash between the world’s richest man and one of Hollywood’s most respected figures has left many fans and observers on edge, eager to see what happens next in this increasingly personal and high-profile feud.
