For hours Monday, X users were left without access to the platform after what Elon Musk called a “massive cyberattack.” Given Musk’s role in taking on some of the most powerful forces in government, the outage is raising serious questions.
Musk confirmed that X had been targeted, saying the attack required significant resources, suggesting that a nation-state or highly organized group was responsible. The outage affected users worldwide, with reports concentrated in major U.S. cities.
The attack comes as Musk has become a primary enemy of the Deep State. His recent moves, including working with President Donald Trump to investigate Pentagon spending, shutting down USAID-backed propaganda networks, and fighting against intelligence-driven censorship, have put a target on his back.
Musk’s efforts have already sparked retaliation. Protesters have vandalized Tesla showrooms, left-wing activists have launched campaigns against his businesses, and intelligence-linked accounts on X have spread false accusations to discredit him. The latest attack on X may be another escalation in the war against Musk’s influence.
This also isn’t the first time Musk’s platforms have faced disruptions. In recent months, government entities worldwide have increased pressure on X to comply with speech restrictions. Musk’s refusal to bow to censorship demands has made him a global target.
With X under attacks, Tesla facilities being vandalized, and a full-scale effort to discredit Musk in the media, it is clear that powerful forces are trying to take him down. The question now is: Who is behind it?
