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‘Crap’: Navarro Cries Foul After Elon Musk's X Fact-Checks His Post over India's Russian Oil Purchases
Peter Navarro accused India of profiteering from Russian oil to support its war effort, but platform X highlighted India's energy security and US double standards in trade.
- On September 6, Peter Navarro lashed out at Elon Musk after X flagged his post accusing India of profiteering, dismissing the platform's context note as 'crap' and blaming Musk for allowing propaganda.
- After the August 27 tariff increase, tensions rose when President Donald Trump raised total tariffs to 50%, and Peter Navarro repeatedly attacked India to justify the higher duties.
- X's community note explained India's Russian oil purchases ensure energy security and don't violate sanctions, noting U.S. imports of Russian commodities; MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said, `We have seen some inaccurate statements made by him. We reject them`.
- Nevertheless, diplomats warned the episode contributes to rising trade and diplomatic tensions despite President Donald Trump calling India-US relations 'special' and Prime Minister Narendra Modi framing ties as a 'Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership'.
- Given their recent history, the clash underscores X's role in moderating political claims amid trade disputes and highlights the fallout between Elon Musk and Navarro after prior Trump–Musk camaraderie.
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Peter Navarro Slams Elon Musk After Anti-India Post Fact-Checked On X: ‘That Note Below Is Just Crap’
Peter Navarro’s anti-India post on X, claiming India profiteers from Russian oil, was fact-checked as “hypocritical.” He hit back, criticizing Elon Musk and calling the fact-check “crap.”
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right6Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Right
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60% Right
L 30%
R 60%
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