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Why is Elon Musk calling for Sneako's deportation? Streamer’s ‘African migrant’ remark adds twist to viral US row
Elon Musk’s deportation remark about Sneako sparked sharp reactions online, and the streamer answered by challenging Musk to a public debate.
Elon Musk has sparked a fresh debate on X after replying “He will be” to a post calling for American streamer Nicolas “Sneako” to be deported from the US. The exchange started after Australian political activist Drew Pavlou shared one of Sneako’s posts about the reported entry of thousands of immigrants into Spain.
Sneako had shared the post with the caption, “The rest of Europe next inshallah.” Pavlou then wrote, “Sneako needs to be deported.” Musk’s short reply drew strong reactions, with some users supporting him while others questioned his stand on free speech.
Sneako later addressed the remark during a livestream and challenged Musk to a public debate.
Why Elon Musk calls for Sneako’s deportation?
The discussion began after Drew Pavlou quoted Sneako’s X post and wrote, “Sneako needs to be deported.”
Elon Musk replied with a brief message that read:
“He will be.”
Pavlou later responded by calling Musk “Patriot Elon.”
Musk’s reply soon became one of the biggest talking points on X, with users sharing different opinions on whether his comment was serious or simply a reaction to the online discussion.
Elon Musk’s post divides X users
Many users criticized Musk’s reply, arguing that deportation should not be linked to a person’s views.
One X user, @IamPfiffikus, wrote:
“A South African has no right to talk about deportation of an American born and raised citizen. Sneako is more American than you fat loser.”
Another user, @MatGagnonTech, posted:
“Deport an American for his views? I don’t understand how this matches your statements on free speech…”
A third user, @Biggiix11, wrote:
“Why do you hate Muslims @elonmusk. Do you know that part of Spain they entered is actually located on the continent of Africa? Look at the map.”
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Sneako responds to Elon Musk
After Musk’s reply gained attention, Sneako responded during a livestream. A clip shared on X by @dailysneako showed the streamer saying he believes in free speech and the open exchange of ideas. He also challenged Musk to debate him, saying he would leave the country if Musk won.
Sneako said:
“Elon Musk calls to deport me, an African migrant. Wallahi, I will leave this country forever if Elon Musk can beat me in a debate. He wants to deport me. He never said he wanted to debate me. I believe in American values. I believe in free speech. I believe in democracy. I believe in the exchange of ideas, just like I debated Steiny, just like I debated Alex Jones, Rabbi Mizrahi, all recently. If Elon Musk can unanimously, or even by majority decision, beat me in a debate, I will leave this country forever.”
