Shocker: Elon Musk spends a lot of time on X posting bad political takes
- Elon Musk spent an average of over 55 posts per day on X from September 17th to October 17th, totaling 1,716 posts.
- 49% of his posts were about politics, often focusing on fringe topics and making comments about the race of people in TV shows and movies.
- Musk frequently posted about crime, Tesla, and himself, with a notable number of self-promotional posts (109).
- He also engaged in reposting his own fan content, indicating a strong desire for validation from his followers.
- The analysis suggests that Musk’s posting habits on X are not surprising, but still provide insight into his interests and priorities.
NBC News’s David Ingram analyzed a month’s worth of Elon Musk’s X posts (our condolences). While what he was able to glean wasn’t too surprising, it was still interesting to see the numbers all laid out. Between September 17th and October 17th, he posted 1,716 times, averaging a little over 55 posts a day. 49 percent of those were about politics, usually fringe. He seems particularly hung up on the race of people on TV and in movies, including going after child actors.
Other things Elon likes to talk about? Crime, Tesla – oh, and of course, himself. Over the 30 days, Elon posted about himself 109 times. He often even reposts his own stan ac …
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Q. How many times did Elon Musk post on X between September 17th and October 17th?
A. He posted 1,716 times.
Q. What percentage of Elon Musk’s posts were about politics?
A. 49 percent of his posts were about politics.
Q. What topics does Elon Musk often discuss in his posts?
A. Crime, Tesla, and himself are among the topics he frequently discusses.
Q. How many times did Elon Musk post about himself during the 30-day period?
A. He posted about himself 109 times.
Q. Does Elon Musk tend to focus on fringe political issues?
A. Yes, according to NBC News’s analysis of his X posts.
Q. What type of topics does Elon Musk seem to be “hung up” on in his posts?
A. He seems particularly hung up on the race of people on TV and in movies.
Q. How many times did Elon Musk repost his own tweets during the 30-day period?
A. Unfortunately, the text doesn’t provide a specific number for how many times he reposted his own tweets.