Elon Musk Mocks U.S. Protesters, Calls Them “Unaware Puppets”

Following Sunday's nationwide demonstrations, Elon Musk ridicules protestors on his platform X, calling them “puppets.”

Thousands Protest Across All 50 States

On Sunday, a grassroots movement called “Hands Off!” organized large-scale protests across all 50 U.S. states, as well as Washington, D.C., and San Francisco.

What Are They Protesting?

Demonstrators rallied against the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — which has enacted sweeping federal job cuts.

DOGE Sparks Outrage With Major Layoffs

Multiple U.S. media outlets report that DOGE, under Musk’s leadership, is responsible for terminating thousands of federal employees.

Musk Breaks Silence on X

Elon Musk responded late Sunday with a statement on X, slamming protestors and suggesting they are being manipulated by hidden political forces.

“The Problem Is the Puppet Masters”

Musk wrote: “The problem is the puppet masters — not the puppets, since the latter have no idea why they’re even there.”

Musk Singles Out Protester

In a follow-up post, Musk mocked an individual demonstrator for not knowing what his own protest sign meant.

“Had to Read Off a Sheet of Paper”

“He had to read off a piece of paper just to understand the sign he was holding,” Musk posted on X.

Protestors Call Out Trump and Musk

According to the Daily Post, chants and songs during the protest directly mentioned both Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

Organizers: “A Stand Against Billionaire Control”

Organizers describe the demonstrations as “a stand against government overreach and the influence of billionaires on the economy.”

Will the Protests Make an Impact?

With Musk doubling down and Trump remaining silent, the question remains: Can “Hands Off!” turn momentum into political pressure?