Dailysabah France Accuses Musk of Election Meddling and Online Harassment
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- •Elon Musk is accused of leading online harassment campaigns against European leaders.
- •Foreign interference is a growing concern ahead of France's 2027 presidential election.
- •Fake social media accounts linked to an Israeli company are reportedly fueling tensions.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot accused Elon Musk of orchestrating online harassment campaigns against European leaders, warning of foreign interference ahead of France's 2027 presidential election. Barrot highlighted that foreign actors are exploiting divisive issues such as immigration and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to influence public debate. He also mentioned fake social media accounts created by an Israeli company to provoke disputes. The minister linked hostile narratives to protests by French high school students, citing involvement from Russia, China, Iran, and supporters of Donald Trump's MAGA movement. Barrot emphasized that France will not tolerate any foreign interference, asserting it as a matter of sovereignty. The warnings come as the political landscape in France becomes increasingly polarized, with far-right politician Marine Le Pen expected to play a significant role in the upcoming election.
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