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United States tech billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday urged authorities to adopt stricter policies against repeat violent offenders in the United States.
In a post on X, Musk argued that such measures would significantly reduce violent crime rates across the US.
“Just put repeat violent offenders in prison and there will be a massive drop in criminals repeatedly offending violently,” he wrote on X.
Musk, who has increasingly used his platform, X, to comment on public policy issues, did not elaborate further on the statement. However, his remarks align with his previous criticisms of what he describes as lenient criminal justice approaches in some US cities.
The comment quickly generated widespread online debate, with supporters echoing his call for tougher sentencing, while critics argued that criminal justice reform requires more comprehensive solutions beyond incarceration.
Musk’s statement comes amid broader discussions in the United States and other countries on how best to address growing concerns over violent crime.
Tesla has placed before shareholders a pay proposal that could hand Elon Musk a record-breaking reward of more than $1 trillion — provided the company achieves unprecedented expansion over the next decade.
According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, the package would give Musk as much as 12 percent in additional Tesla shares, but only if the automaker’s market value surges to $8.5 trillion by 2035. The vote on the plan is set for November.
At present, Tesla is valued slightly above $1 trillion, a retreat from earlier highs after a string of weak earnings reports. Analysts say waning sales have been compounded by Musk’s polarizing political stances, which have alienated sections of Tesla’s customer base.
Yet Musk insists the company’s future is boundless. In July, he argued that success in autonomous driving and artificial intelligence would make Tesla “by far the most valuable company in the world.” His optimism appeared to resonate with investors on Friday, as Tesla shares climbed following the compensation announcement.
