Claim: An image showed an authentic X post by Elon Musk on Dec. 7, 2024, that read: "It's disgusting how everyone is turning this guy into some kind of folk hero. Insurance companies, like any company, have a duty to shareholders to maximize profits, no matter how ruthlessly. The radical left espousing otherwise needs to grow the hell up."
Fact-check: Fake Post Claims Elon Musk Commented on UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Suspect
Verdict: Fake
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Nur Ibrahim
Date published: 2024-12-10T22:04:57