The Tesla and SpaceX tycoon has claimed that his daughter’s transition had driven him towards the political right. Now three trans people tell Io Dodds how their own loved ones went down the rabbit hole
No. Elon’s actions are 100% Elon’s choice. To use your metaphor, Elon was like gasoline, Elon saw his daughters decision, Elon picked up a lighter, and decided to set his brain on fire.
I wouldn’t say she influenced his extremist views, as much as she shined a light upon them.
So Elon was like gasoline and his daughter deciding to transition was a spark?
No. Elon’s actions are 100% Elon’s choice. To use your metaphor, Elon was like gasoline, Elon saw his daughters decision, Elon picked up a lighter, and decided to set his brain on fire.