The reason this is relevant is because he has spent the better part of a year complaining about “illegal immigrants” who are “invading” the country. But an old video from 2013 resurfaced on Saturday that appears to show the billionaire admitting he was at one point building his small business in the country illegally, describing it as a “gray area.”

*Edit: typo

  • BarqsHasBite
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    232 hours ago

    Kimball musk:

    “In fact, when they did fund us, they realized that we were illegal immigrants,” Kimball says in the video.

    “Well, I mean…” Elon says.

    “Yes, we were,” Kimbal replies.

    “I’d say it was a gray area,” Elon insists as the crowd laughs.

    “We were illegal immigrants…” Kimbal says, continuing his story about

    • Flying Squid
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      132 hours ago

      I guess if anyone isn’t going to be willing to put up with Elon’s shit, it’s his brother.

      • @RestrictedAccount
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        92 hours ago

        Being Elon’s brother gets Kimball on corporate boards like Chipotle.

        He’s not rocking the boat, he’s just dense.

  • Optional
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    132 hours ago

    He also lied about his degree. But he’s white.

    • @Spiralvortexisalie
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      I feel that to a certain extent, but saying his race (as opposed to his fortune and connections) obscures the real issue. Side note as far as I have ever seen was confirmed is he lied about post graduate, UPenn has confirmed his 4 year degree although I have heard (and tend to believe) there are many discrepancies behind that degree as well (but no “smoking gun”).

  • @Sanctus
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    783 hours ago

    Its because its all bullshit. There are no more immigrants who want to eat your babies than there are your countrymen of the same disposition. Decades of this shit and theres always some sheltered conservative still waiting to gobble it up.

      • @[email protected]
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        320 minutes ago

        I’ve seen this reported in other countries as well, and it makes perfect sense. If you’re already at risk of being deported just for existing, why would you do anything to put yourself at higher risk.

        • teft
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          139 seconds ago

          Like my grandfather always said: Only commit one crime at a time.

      • [email protected]
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        Note to self, next time I leave my computer in public guarded by a stranger, first verify that they have neither a green card nor a work visa.