Elon Musk has NOT publicly said he was shocked to hear Hadunneththi’s allegations – Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka

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Following the recent meeting between Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Elon Musk in Bali, Indonesia, many discussions and posts on social media have emerged. However, some of these social media posts contain false information.

Social media posts

Recently, a series of social media posts emerged claiming that Elon Musk expressed shock at hearing a Sri Lankan politician call him an “economic criminal.” These posts highlight the logo of “Dasatha”, a well-known news channel on social media and the web. The context revolves around a statement made by Sunil Hadunneththi, a member of the executive committee of the National People’s Power (NPP) in Sri Lanka, who later publicly apologized to Elon Musk.

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We decided to check the facts on this.

Fact Check

Verification with Dasatha News:

Checking the Website and Social Media: After checking the official website and social media pages of Dasatha News, no news or statements regarding Elon Musk being called an economic criminal or any reactions from Musk were found.

Consultation with Editor: Direct communication with the Editor-in-Chief of Dasatha News confirmed that he had not published any such news.

Checking with Elon Musk’s social media:

An in-depth look at Elon Musk’s social media accounts, including Xhas not revealed any statement or reaction to Sunil Hadunneththi’s alleged comments.

Musk’s public interactions and statements generally revolve around business ventures, technological advancements and personal ideas rather than responding to comments made by international politicians.

International media review:

A thorough search of international media yielded no reports of Elon Musk’s reaction to a Sri Lankan politician’s statement or any mention of being called an “economic criminal.”

Recent engagements and discussions:

Elon Musk recently met with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Bali, Indonesia. This meeting sparked various discussions and speculations.

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Conclusion

Social media posts claiming Elon Musk was shocked by a Sri Lankan politician’s statement calling him an “economic criminal” are false. There is no evidence from reliable sources, including alleged publisher Dasatha News, Elon Musk’s social media accounts, or international media outlets, to support this claim. This appears to be a case of misinformation being spread on social media.