Elon Musk is suing former US Representative Jamaal Bowman over incendiary remarks made during a CNN broadcast.

Musk took to the social media platform X to express his frustration with the falsehoods and announced his decision to pursue legal action against Bowman.

What triggered this significant confrontation?
In a recent CNN segment, Bowman launched a bitter criticism of Musk, labeling him a "Nazi" and a "thief"—statements that ignited heated discussions on social media, with many questioning if they constituted defamation.

Bowman's remarks stemmed from his apprehensions regarding Musk's management, pointing to the substantial layoffs at one of his companies (X, which he claimed were notably effective) and the ensuing court challenge (which he argued was driven by politically motivated judges appointed by Democrats).