Elon Musk Backtracks After Agreeing With Alex Jones: LA Fires Part of ‘Globalist Plot’ to Destroy America

Tesla billionaire and Trump supporter Elon Musk deleted a tweet on Wednesday where he agreed with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The tweet backed Jones’s claim that the recent fires near Los Angeles were “DESTRUCTION BY DESIGN,” part of a supposed “globalist plot” to destroy the United States.

Alex Jones had shared a livestream on X (formerly Twitter) titled, “DESTROYED BY DESIGN: Los Angeles Fires Are Part Of A Larger Globalist Plot To Wage Economic Warfare & Deindustrialize The United States Before Triggering Total Collapse.” In the video, Jones described the fires as deliberate sabotage by “globalists,” accusing them of causing harm through mismanagement and “administrative terrorism.”

Musk replied to the post with one word: “True.” Later that evening, Jones celebrated Musk’s agreement, releasing another video where he claimed Musk supported his accusations against Democrats and the so-called “globalists.” Jones declared that both Donald Trump and Elon Musk represented hope for a “new golden age” for America and the world.

Jones expanded on his theory in a follow-up video, saying Democrats were entirely responsible for the fires, which he alleged were caused by their policies. He praised Musk’s agreement, presenting it as validation of his claims.

The term “globalist” often carries antisemitic undertones when used by far-right groups, suggesting a hidden Jewish influence on global institutions. According to the Anti-Defamation League, while not always antisemitic, the word is frequently linked to conspiracy theories about a “New World Order.”

On Thursday, Musk offered his perspective on the fires, focusing on governance issues rather than conspiracy theories. He wrote, “Climate change risk is real, just much slower than alarmists claim,” and blamed the destruction on:

1. Overregulation that stopped necessary fire prevention efforts like clearing brush and creating fire breaks.
2. Poor state and local governance that caused water shortages.

However, Musk has a history of sharing false information and conspiracy theories. In the past, he has posted and later deleted several controversial claims, including a fake headline about Donald Trump in *The Atlantic* and misleading videos related to elections in Venezuela. He also shared and deleted a conspiracy article in 2022 about the attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband.

While Musk embraces alternative media, his repeated sharing of hoaxes and unverified claims has drawn criticism.