Errol Musk, the father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has stirred controversy after endorsing a bizarre conspiracy theory regarding former First Lady Michelle Obama. In a recently surfaced video from a podcast interview, Errol Musk claimed that Michelle Obama is actually a man. His comments quickly went viral, reigniting a long-debunked theory that gained attention in 2014.
The controversy began when the podcast host suggested that Michelle Obama might be a man. In response, Errol Musk enthusiastically agreed, stating, “Of course. You don’t know that? Joan Rivers mentioned it publicly. And she was dead two weeks later.” Musk went on to claim, “You can look it up on any Internet thing. Michelle Obama is a man,” reinforcing the conspiracy theory that has no basis in fact.
This remark echoes the statements made by the late comedian Joan Rivers, who, during a 2014 interview, joked about Michelle Obama’s gender. Rivers also controversially claimed that Barack Obama is gay. Following Rivers’ remarks, many conspiracy theorists linked her sudden death to her comments, despite the absence of any evidence connecting the two.
Rivers, who passed away in September 2014 at the age of 81, made the transgender claim during an interaction with a reporter at a New York City bookstore. When asked about the possibility of a gay U.S. president, Rivers quipped, “We already have it with Obama, so let’s just calm down.” She then went on to describe Michelle Obama as a “tranny,” later clarifying that she meant “transgender.”
The conspiracy theory surrounding Michelle Obama has repeatedly surfaced over the years, despite being debunked numerous times. Many view these baseless claims as an attempt to discredit the former First Lady, whose achievements and public presence have earned her widespread admiration.
The public reaction to Errol Musk’s latest remarks has been one of strong disapproval. On social media, users expressed their disbelief, with one commenter demanding more evidence for the allegations, while others criticized Musk for adding to the baseless speculation. One user sarcastically commented, “Errol looks decent for his age,” while another dismissed his opinion altogether, stating, “Whatever he has to say, I don’t think we need to hear from this one.”
Joan River’s controversial remarks and Errol Musk’s endorsement of the conspiracy have continued to fuel unnecessary controversy, despite the absence of any factual backing. Both Michelle Obama and Barack Obama have long maintained their dignity in the face of such unfounded accusations.
