Elon Musk's wildest conspiracy theories from UK prison camp to Donald Trump 'fix' As President Donald Trump today returns to the White House, eyes will also be on one his closest pals - Elon Musk.
Here, the Mirror takes a look at just some unfounded conspiracy theories circulated by Musk... Musk has spread a number of false claims about COVID over the years, and his views on this matter appear to have shifted somewhat.
And his vocal support of the divisive businessman turned politician has taken Musk, 53, into powerful new circles, with the tech mogul appointed as co-lead in Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump, who once blasted Musk as a "bull**** artist" back in less amicable times, has spoken warmly of his affection for the SpaceX entrepreneur, but not everybody is too keen on this high-profile new appointment.
In December 2022, Musk appeared to call for Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci, who was the face of the US response to the pandemic, to be prosecuted, posting: “My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci."