Elon Musk has decided to bring back Marko Elez to his team. Elez had resigned after being linked to a racist social media account. Now, Musk has reinstated him.
Musk Confirms Elez’s Return
Musk made the announcement on X, the platform he owns. Elez, 25, had been part of a legal case over access to a U.S. government payment system. He had also worked at Musk’s SpaceX. Musk defended his choice, saying, “To err is human, to forgive divine.”
Racist Posts Spark Outrage
Elez had a now-deleted social media account. On it, he shared racist views. One post said, “I was racist before it was cool.” Another read, “You could not pay me to marry outside my ethnicity.” Elez also posted hateful comments about Indian professionals in Silicon Valley.
Support for Elez’s Return
Musk asked X users what they thought. He held a poll, and 78% of 385,000 voters supported Elez’s return.
Political Leaders Back Musk’s Decision
Vice President JD Vance also supported Musk. Vance disagreed with Elez’s posts but said social media mistakes shouldn’t ruin someone’s career. Former President Trump agreed with Vance’s comments.
Elez’s Past Raises Concerns
Elez had made other controversial posts. He mocked Indian H-1B visa workers. He also made hateful comments about Gaza and Israel. Some worried about Elez’s access to U.S. government data.
Access to Sensitive Data
Elez had access to a U.S. treasury department payment system. This system holds sensitive financial data. A judge ruled that Elez could keep his access, but he could not alter or share any information.
Doge Unit’s Impact on Government
Musk’s Doge unit has caused disruptions in U.S. government agencies. It played a role in closing USAID, the U.S. international aid agency. Musk aims to cut waste and corruption in government spending.
