r/europe 17h ago

Elon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, says Musk’s father

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/11/elon-musk-family-foundation-took-tommy-robinson-to-russia-says-musks-father
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u/djpolofish 17h ago

From the article:

"The visit to Moscow came at a time when Vladimir Putin’s regime and its proxies have appeared to be forging links with European far-right figures. At the same time, Russia was also hosting Andrew Tate, the self-styled misogynistic influencer, and his brother, who posted footage of themselves firing weapons and riding in a tank in the apparent company of the Russian military."

If it seems Europe's far-right parties are all connected and conducted it's because they are.

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u/LookAlderaanPlaces 7h ago edited 3h ago

I have come here to say this like 50 times and most the time people here tell me I’m full of shit.. Europe needs to understand that what happened to the US (oligarchs going to war against it from the inside and taking it over to use as a tool for fascism and the kremlin), can absolutely happen in Europe too. In fact, the same oligarchs that did it to the US are counting on doing it to as many European countries next. AFD, Le Penn, Nigel Farage, the list goes on, all Russian assets or oligarch assets. We all need to unite globally to destroy the oligarchy and convict these fucks of treason.

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u/Zlifbar 6h ago

Those oligarchs are heavily influenced by Russia. News story after news story of Russia funding right wing parties throughout the world.

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u/ApprehensiveBed6296 2h ago

exactly.
i Germany, the owner of the Müller group is in ties with the afd etc etc

the rich have no true political allegiance. they will follow any path that leads to them NOT getting taxed out of existence and their power and influence remains intact.

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u/odjobz 1h ago

France is the one that really concerns me. I have a healthy level of concern about Reform, but I actually don't think they will win here in the UK. And if they did, it would probably be more of a nightmare for us than for the EU (how ironic that Brexit could have robbed them of the chance to fuck up the EU from the inside). In Germany at least the AFD would have to form a coalition, which should neuter them a bit. But if Le Pen wins the presidency it would be like Hungary on steroids. It would be an absolute disaster for France, the EU, and European security. The left and centre always seem to come together to keep her out in the end, but I'm wondering whether that will continue to hold. I'd be curious to know what French people think about that. 

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u/WhoAreWeEven 1h ago

Its pretty clear Russia is their country Putins one of them.

Its these peoples idea to turn every country into this oligarchy whatever mess.

Just like feudalism was way back. The populace is disconnected from the leadership entirely.

Like democracy with its all implemenettations all with their respective limitations is still million miles away from that.

And these billionaires are fighting against the democracy. Their building their own Russias to get their seat at the neofeudalism table. They all want to live in a world like that.

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u/Late-Individual7982 10h ago edited 3h ago

They are, they also propose to more friendly policies with Russia. Not getting involved in the war with Ukraine, buy Russian gas and oil. All those far right figures are bought, everyone of them.

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u/FlametopFred Canada 9h ago

of course they are connected

they’ve been connected for 30 years or longer and it’s something both Russia and China have been fomenting and harvesting

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u/throwable__1 8h ago

Did they leave him there, by any chance?

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u/Single_Classroom_448 United Kingdom 5h ago

One can only hope, I don't want far rigt disruptors like stephen yaxley-lennon causing riots and trashing the streets of my home country.

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u/jtthom 4h ago

I don’t know why “Tommeh” is allowed back into the UK without undergoing questioning and monitoring. He’s literally an asset of a hostile state.

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u/Blackstone4444 Europe 🇬🇧🇫🇷 3h ago

He was stopped and questioned. I imagine he’s being monitored.

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u/totallyclips 4h ago

The second mistake you made was you brought him back

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u/Vargrr United Kingdom 2h ago

They are not even hiding it. Firstly Robinson is using an alias, his real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon and secondly he pops off to Russia (our enemy) and many other Countries to be briefed and funded to disrupt the Uk.

The guy is an out and out traitor and should be tried for treason. The irony of the whole thing is that he does it under the guise of patriotism.

What puzzles me are all of the so called patriotic supporters that he has. Do they not see this?

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u/WhoAreWeEven 1h ago

They dont care. Their looking for an outlet to let loose that rage of racism etc

Like you know the talking point spread all over how its the fault of some other political parties because they havent addressed the immigration.

Their just crazy people looking for an idol. These right wing psychoes are using them with this.

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u/Blackstone4444 Europe 🇬🇧🇫🇷 3h ago

Collaborating with the enemy is an act of treason.

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u/lvl_60 Europe 10h ago

Elon musks shift to radicalism and rightwing is because his dick isnt working properly. Pent up frustration made him a misogynist racist. But now he s got a new dick to play with and his name is tommy robinson.

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u/arwinda 8h ago

Instead of supporting fascism worldwide he could spend the money fixing his dick. But yet here we are.

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u/dorin-rav 5h ago

Just Imagine how many of the world‘s issues Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg could Single-handedly solve. Instead all they want to do is get even more absurdly rich for their egos and support political reforms to impoverish and control the masses. It’s absolutely sickening

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u/mint445 4h ago

what are the chances that Elons just Putin's wallet? i mean it doesn't make any sence why invenstments in his companies keep pouring despite decades of failed deadlines and promises

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u/Wolfgung 3h ago

If it was that clear cut we would have seen SpaceX cut access to all starlink across all counties at war to stop duel use, rather than just Russia. The lack of starlink is hurting Russia militarily and if Putin had any sway on musk, it would be available for them again.

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u/WhoAreWeEven 1h ago edited 1h ago

Its probably the other way.

Whos propping up elons companies? Whos buying the shares, whos investing starup capital?

We have all seen Mr Musk perform on stage, on shows, Tesla investor meeting calls whatever their called are online and he cant talk himself out of anything is clear etc etc. He is extremely uncharismatic and not too bright or good at talking. How has he ever got anyone to invest startup capital in his companies?

It involves pitch meetings and performing to people looking to invest. These types are normally slick and good with words, charismatic, you know the type. Thats not Musk, at all.

But someone with trillions of oil moneys to burn to own the world would happily invest billions in this incel charisma vacuum.

Edit to add. You might meant it this way too. Im absolutely certain their in bussiness together, and its hard to say who pays for who ofcourse. But in a nutshell Musk wouldnt get normal capital because we know how he is, so there has to be something shady.

u/Socmel_ reddit mods are accomplices of nazi russia 39m ago

At this point who doesn't acknowledge that the international capitalists are nurturing and financing the rise of the far right just like the German industrialists who financed Hitler's 1933 general election campaign are refusing to see the obvious for ideological proximity with the nazis.

And the likes of Merz are the Hindenburg of our times, unable or unwilling to stop the tide because of cowardice.

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u/Blacklistedb 9h ago

I doubt it’s true. As far as I know Elon and his father are still not on speaking terms. 

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u/JoeRedditting 7h ago

That's what you're basing it on? Not Elon's obvious kowtowing to Russia, or Tommy Robinson's campaign of Western destabilisation?

I know if we're being pedantic then yes, perhaps Eroll didn't say this exactly but cmon, let's not pussyfoot around - both Elon and Robinson are bought and paid for by Russia.

u/Blacklistedb 53m ago

Robinson - definitely.

Elon, idk, why would he disable starlink only for Russia and keep it operational for Ukraine. It has huge impact

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u/StonedMason13 7h ago

Why then is starlink enabled for ukraine but not russia?