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FACT CHECK: Did Musk Call For Banning Pride Flags In Schools?

Posts Share on social media SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has reportedly called for the Pride flag to be banned in all schools.

Verdict: False

This claim originates from the satirical media.

Fact check:

During an interview at the All In Summit on the All In podcast, Musk warned that the United States was rapidly approaching bankruptcy, this comes after he endorsed former President Donald Trump just two months ago. Fox Business According to reports, Musk previously proposed creating a “Government Efficiency Commission,” to which President Trump agreed and said he would appoint him as chairman.

Musk is calling for the Pride flag to be banned in schools, according to a Facebook post that includes an image of Musk in a suit and waving a Pride flag.

The caption reads, “Elon Musk says: 'Pride flags should be banned from classrooms forever!'”

This assertion is inaccurate; there is no record of him making this statement in his records. X AccountThis claim appears to have originated in satirical news media. ESpot.

The article does not provide any evidence for its claims. The website states: Disclaimer A statement about the site indicating that it is a parody reads: “Our team of writers and editors are dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest in fake news and absurdity, mixed with a heavy dose of humour and satire.”

Musk has been vocal in his opposition to pro-LGBT legislation, saying he pulled his company out of California because the state's law “prohibits teachers from forcing parents to notify them of their child's gender change.” According to “Gender Identity” Al Jazeera. (Related: Does this video show Kamala Harris demanding the removal of the X?)

This isn't the first time misinformation has spread online: Check Your Fact recently denied claims that a real X-profile of the suspect in the Georgia school shooting appeared in an Instagram post.

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