Billionaire Elon Musk sparked a heated debate on X after accusing the “legacy media” of lying about everything. A vocal critic of mainstream news, Musk’s comments fueled a wave of anti-media sentiment among users who shared his view.
He argued that the media doesn’t just distort some topics—it misrepresents everything. “A common mistake is assuming they only lie about subjects you understand. No, they lie about everything,” he wrote.
Many conservatives backed Musk’s stance, with the X account *Autism Capital* referencing the *Gell-Mann Amnesia effect*—where people notice media errors in topics they know well but still trust reporting on unfamiliar subjects.
Others suggested the media blends truth with lies to push agendas. “They don’t lie about EVERYTHING—just what serves their narrative. That’s what makes them dangerous,” one user commented.
Some noted this isn’t new, recalling past media deceptions. “They’ve been lying for years. Early YouTube exposed blatant fabrications—like CNN reporters pretending to be in different locations when they were in the same parking lot,” one person shared.
