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- Reid Hoffman said he’s had to hire security since Elon Musk fuelled a baseless conspiracy theory about him (newsbreak.com)
Elon Musk Accuses Reid Hoffman of Epstein Ties
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has received threats and hired security after Elon Musk suggested he was a client of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Musk’s baseless claims stemmed from a post on social media platform X, implying Hoffman had visited Epstein’s private island. Musk also made the allegation in an interview with Tucker Carlson.
Hoffman denies any connection to Epstein, stating he only met him once in 2015 at a fundraising event. He regrets the association and has hired security due to the threats.
Hoffman is a Democrat donor who has voiced support for Kamala Harris. Musk, on the other hand, has aligned himself with former President Donald Trump.
Musk has not responded to requests for comment on the matter.