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.