A viral claim has been circulating online, alleging that Elon Musk stated pride flags should be banned in classrooms “forever” after defeating Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at the Olympics. However, there is no truth to this claim, and it has been widely debunked.

First and foremost, Elon Musk is not an athlete and has never competed in the Olympics. There is no record of him participating in any sporting event, let alone defeating Imane Khelif, a professional boxer. This fact alone disproves a major portion of the claim.

Additionally, there is no evidence that Musk made any statement about banning pride flags in classrooms. No reputable news source has reported on such a comment, and there are no verified posts from Musk himself addressing this issue.

 

The claim appears to have originated from social media, where satirical or misleading content often spreads without proper verification. Many users who encountered the story failed to question its authenticity, leading to further misinformation.

Musk has been known to make controversial statements on social and political issues, particularly on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). However, this particular claim does not have any factual basis.

This incident highlights the growing issue of misinformation on the internet. Viral posts with sensational headlines can quickly gain traction, even when they are entirely false. It is crucial for social media users to fact-check information before sharing it.

As of now, there is no legitimate evidence that Musk made the alleged statement or that he has ever participated in an Olympic event. This story is simply another case of internet misinformation.