Elon Musk publicly raised concerns about the influence of non-native voting blocs in US elections, arguing that some elected officials owe their political power to groups that “aren’t from America and don’t respect it.”

Referring to Rep. Ilhan Omar, Musk said she was “literally voted into Congress by a large group of people from Somalia who are in Minnesota, which is really far from Somalia.” He also mentioned New York politician Zohran Mamdani, claiming he was elected by “a majority of people who are not born in America.”

Musk’s comments reflect a growing national debate over assimilation, civic loyalty, and how concentrated immigrant communities can shift political outcomes—especially when candidates adopt ideologies seen as hostile to core American values. His remarks immediately drew strong reactions online, with many agreeing that US democracy depends on shared identity and commitment to the country’s principles.