Billionaire Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on a New York Times writer who argued that the US Constitution is a “threat” to the country, Fox News reports.
The Times’ book critic, Jennifer Szalai, made the controversial claim in a recent article where she criticized the document for its role in the election of former President Donald Trump and the subsequent overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Szalai argued that the Constitution, intended as a bulwark against authoritarianism, has instead become “antidemocratic” and “increasingly dysfunctional” due to the Electoral College and its role in the appointment of conservative Supreme Court justices. She also criticized the “Constitution worship” associated with originalist interpretations of the document.
“Trump owes his political ascent to the Constitution, making him a beneficiary of a document that is essentially antidemocratic and, in this day and age, increasingly dysfunctional,” Szalai wrote.
She went on to suggest that “one of the biggest threats to America’s politics might be the country’s founding document.”
Musk, known for his outspoken views, responded sharply on X, formerly known as Twitter, calling Szalai’s argument an attempt to “overthrow The Constitution.”
He later added, “Long Live America and our Constitution!”
The article and Musk’s response have sparked heated debate online, with many expressing strong opinions about the role of the Constitution in American society. While some agree with Szalai’s critique of the Constitution, others defend it as a cornerstone of American democracy.
