Tommy Robinson trip to Russia ‘covered by Elon Musk’s family foundation’
Tommy Robinson’s latest trip to Russia was paid for by Elon Musk’s family foundation, according to the X’s owner’s father, who described the far-right activist as a “fine young man”.
Musk has been a long-time supporter of Robinson, with both men urging people to take to the streets in response to the stabbing attack in Belfast.
Last month, Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, posted a video of himself and Musk’s father Errol, apparently filmed at a Moscow hotel, saying: “We’re going to go cause some trouble.” He shared a list of places where protests would take place after the stabbing.
Now, to talk GuardMusk’s father claimed that he “brought him to Russia.” He said the trip, which included attending the annual Kremlin-backed economic forum, was paid for by the Musk Foundation, a charitable organization founded by Elon Musk and his brother Kimbal Musk.
Errol Musk also said that Robinson was a “good young man” and that he “got angry very quickly, but he also learned.”
During Robinson’s visit, there were meetings on topics such as Russia’s birth decline, which Musk’s father said Robinson was “really interested in.” Guard reported.
The visit comes at a time when Vladimir Putin’s regime is trying to establish connections with European far-right figures.
On his return to the UK, Robinson claimed he was detained by police at Heathrow airport and said both of his phones were confiscated as he asked supporters to donate money to support his legal defence.
When asked by Guard Robinson explained why he traveled to Moscow: “I came to see how this country had strayed so far from the straight and narrow, and to see the beauty of a civilized society here.”
He added: “Russia is not Britain’s enemy. That narrative has already died a natural death. There are those who benefit from pushing Russia as the enemy, but everyone is laughing at those people now.”
Errol Musk, who lives in South Africa, announced that he discovered Robinson when he was imprisoned for not complying with the court order.
