The people of Venezuela went to the polls on July 28 and it’s been total chaos ever since.
Socialist dictator Nicholas Maduro has claimed victory but most believe he stole it.
And now Elon Musk may just personally free the Venezuelan people after accepting this challenge from socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro.
Hugo Chávez statues destroyed amid political chaos in Venezuela
Venezuelans went to the polls on July 28 to vote in a Presidential election that could change the course of their country.
The next day, the country fell into total chaos as the Maduro regime claimed victory while refusing to show anyone the results and imprisoning poll workers.
Independent observers quickly stood up demanding “transparency.”
“The electoral authority’s failure to announce disaggregated results by polling station constitutes a serious breach of electoral principles,” the Atlanta-based Carter Center said in a statement.
But Maduro didn’t comply, and riots ensued.
Social media reports began to circulate showing “thousands of Venezuelans” hitting the streets to show their defiance to the socialist dictatorship.
🚨🇻🇪JUST IN: Thousands of Venezuelans take to the streets to protest in #Caracas and other cities against electoral fraud by Maduro’s tyrannical regime.
✊️🇻🇪Nothing can undo your revolt for democracy, prosperity, and a bright future for #Venezuela#OpVenezuela #FreeVenezuela… pic.twitter.com/e2sK1rnWx2
— Anonymous TV 🇺🇦 (@YourAnonTV) July 29, 2024
According to The Guardian, by Tuesday “at least seven statues of the former leader [Hugo Chávez]” had been torn down, “attacked, [and] some beheaded with sledgehammers.”
— Leonardo Martinez (@leomzd) July 29, 2024
But the strangest part of the ordeal was happening on social media — not in the streets.
“The people have had enough of this clown. . .”
Less than 24 hours after Election Day, Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk expressed his full support for the people of Venezuela who are yearning to be free from the scourge of socialism and the authoritarianism that is required to enforce it.
And the billionaire targeting the socialist dictator for engaging in a “major election fraud” scheme.
Major election fraud by Maduro https://t.co/fi4xcSVd2Y
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 29, 2024
Musk continued to show support for freedom-loving Venezuleans sharing dozens of links, memes, and videos of the protests.
“The people of Venezuela have had enough of this clown,” he said.
The people of Venezuela have had enough of this clown 🤡 https://t.co/uolxvGFdwU
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 29, 2024
Roughly 48 hours after Election Day, Musk began calling for military action against Maduro.
If the military supports the will of the people, it is over for Maduro https://t.co/xp885EFuVt
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 30, 2024
Maduro held a press conference in which he publicly attacked the X owner.
It was reported that the socialist dictator declared Musk his “archenemy,” and hilariously claimed that the SpaceX founder was trying to “invade Venezuela with his space rockets.”
Then, Maduro took it a step further and challenged Musk to a fight.
Illegitimate Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who very likely won reelection through fraud, is declaring war on Elon Musk, whom he calls his “arch-enemy.” He claims Elon Musk wants to invade Venezuela with his space rockets. pic.twitter.com/4t1GkKhimz
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) July 29, 2024
“Social media creates a virtual reality, and who controls the virtual reality? Our new archenemy, the famous Elon Musk. Do you want to fight? Let’s do it. Elon Musk, I’m ready,” Maduro said.
The world was on the edge of their seats.
“I’m coming for you Maduro!”
Musk responded to Maduro’s comments about him trying to invade the country by saying “a donkey knows more than Maduro” in Spanish.
El burro sabe mas que Maduro https://t.co/9fe6JWOatM
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 29, 2024
But the world’s richest man quickly walked back the insult, apologizing to donkeys around the world for disrespecting them.
Perdón por comparar al pobre burro con Maduro. Es un insulto al mundo animal.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 29, 2024
Then, Musk did something that no one saw coming — he accepted the challenge to fight the socialist dictator.
I accept
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 31, 2024
People quickly lined up behind Musk online.
Author and behavioral scientist Gad Saad said, “I’m putting my money on Elon. He’s a towering figure and has the mindset of a honey badger!”
I’m putting my money on Elon. He’s a towering figure and has the mindset of a honey badger! https://t.co/KQmVhVXPOx
— Gad Saad (@GadSaad) July 31, 2024
Musk responded saying that “Maduro is a big guy himself and probably knows how to fight, so this would be a real fight.”
Maduro is a big guy himself and probably knows how to fight, so this would be a real fight.
Zuck is a little fella, so that would be a short fight lol.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 31, 2024
“I’m coming for you Maduro! I will carry you to Gitmo on a donkey,” says Musk.
I’m coming for you Maduro! 🚀💣
I will carry you to Gitmo on a donkey 🫏 https://t.co/RB5qltxsYI
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 1, 2024
What a time to be alive.
US Political Daily will keep you updated on any developments to this ongoing story.