Elon Musk, one of the world's most powerful and influential figures, wields enormous control over global platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and heads major corporations like Tesla and SpaceX. His actions and words carry immense weight, shaping public discourse and impacting real lives. We are deeply concerned by a pattern of behavior that includes amplifying anti-transgender rhetoric and aligning with political figures, like Donald Trump, whose movements actively seek to undermine LGBTQ+ rights.
This pattern is particularly disturbing given the public knowledge of Mr. Musk's personal life, including the painful estrangement from his transgender daughter. While family matters are complex, his public actions and the direction of his platform, X, appear to directly contradict the basic respect and acceptance transgender individuals deserve. Instead of fostering understanding, his platform has often become a haven for targeted harassment and misinformation directed at the trans community, and his personal interactions and statements have often mocked or dismissed transgender identities (e.g., issues around pronouns, amplification of anti-trans accounts).
His political alliances, particularly his support for figures like Donald Trump, further signal a disregard for the safety and equality of LGBTQ+ people. This alignment lends credibility and power to movements that actively promote discriminatory legislation and harmful, often violent, rhetoric against the trans community.
A person of Musk's influence has a responsibility that extends beyond profit margins. Allowing his platform to fester with anti-trans hate while aligning with politicians who attack queer rights sends a dangerous message. It normalizes bigotry and contributes to a climate of fear and hostility that has tangible, devastating consequences for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals worldwide.
We, the undersigned, demand accountability and change:
Cease Amplifying Anti-Trans Rhetoric: We demand Elon Musk stop using his personal account and the X platform to mock, undermine, or amplify hateful content targeting transgender people.
Enforce Policies Against Anti-Trans Hate on X: X must implement and rigorously enforce clear policies prohibiting targeted misgendering, deadnaming, and the spread of harmful disinformation about transgender people.
Demand Advertiser Responsibility: We call on companies advertising on X to hold the platform accountable for content moderation failures and withdraw advertising revenue until meaningful steps are taken to curb the spread of anti-trans hate.
Reconsider Harmful Political Alliances: We urge Elon Musk to recognize the damage caused by aligning with political figures and movements actively hostile to LGBTQ+ equality and human rights.
Your signature sends a clear message: We stand in solidarity with the transgender community. We condemn the use of powerful platforms and political influence to spread hate and division. We demand that Elon Musk confront the real-world consequences of his actions and rhetoric.
Sign this petition. Share it widely. Let's hold power accountable and demand a digital and political environment where transgender people are treated with dignity, respect, and basic humanity
