South African-born X Owner Elon Musk Worked Illegally in US Early in Career, Report Reveals

Oct 26, 2024, 01:39 PM

Elon Musk, the South African-born billionaire entrepreneur and owner of X, has been revealed to have worked illegally in the United States during the early stages of his career. According to an exclusive report by The Washington Post, Musk lacked the legal right to work in the U.S. while building his first startup in the 1990s. Investors in his company were concerned about his legal status and urged him to obtain a work visa to avoid deportation. This revelation stands in stark contrast to Musk's current stance against undocumented immigrants and his vocal support for stricter U.S. border security.