Brazil’s First Lady Janja Lula da Silva Ignites Controversy with Elon Musk at G20 Summit
- Janja Lula da Silva, the First Lady of Brazil, made headlines by criticizing Elon Musk.
- In a light-hearted manner, she joked, "I thought that was Elon Musk." Then she added a surprising remark that drew reactions from the audience.
- He responded casually, posting a laughing emoji on social media.
Elon Musk Responds to Brazil’s First Lady Janja Lula da Silva
Janja Lula da Silva, the First Lady of Brazil, made headlines by criticizing Elon Musk. This incident occurred during a social event before the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. She expressed the need for regulating social media to combat misinformation. As she spoke, the sound of a ship’s horn interrupted her.
In a light-hearted manner, she joked, “I thought that was Elon Musk.” Then she added a surprising remark that drew reactions from the audience. She stated, “I am not afraid of you, f*ck you, Elon Musk.”
The video of her comments went viral and reached Musk. He responded casually, posting a laughing emoji on social media. He followed up with a comment, predicting the defeat of Janja’s political allies in the next election.
Earlier this year, Musk’s platform, X, faced a month-long suspension in Brazil for failing to comply with legal requests. However, it resumed operations in October.
Brazil is currently hosting the G20 Summit, which is taking place on Monday and Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro.