The world’s richest man is a harsh critic of illegal immigration. His past comments raise questions about his own path.

The right-wing owner of X has been increasingly fervent in his opposition to a process that granted him citizenship.

What Happened: In a 2013 Milken Institute event, Kimbal Musk openly shared that both he and Elon were “illegal immigrants” during the launch of Zip2 — their first U.S.-based company, CNN reports. Elon Musk interjected, calling the situation a “gray area.” Still, the anecdote highlights a less-discussed chapter in his personal immigration journey.

Though the Musk brothers' remarks on their past immigration status may not have wreaked havoc at the time of the interview, they are raising eyebrows in 2024