Elon Musk announced that he is relocating his California-based companies X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX from California to Texas, citing a new controversial state law as the reason for his relocation.
Posting on X, Musk cited a law signed yesterday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that prevents school districts from passing policies that inform parents if their children request a change in their gender identification.
Earlier in the day, Musk tweeted, “The state will take away your kids in California.” Several hours later, he announced his decision to leave the state.
“Because of this law and the many others that preceded it, attacking both families and companies, SpaceX will now move its HQ from Hawthorne, California, to Starbase, Texas,” he tweeted. ” And X HQ will move to Austin. Have had enough of dodging gangs of violent drug addicts just to get in and out of the building.”
Musk said the new law as “the final straw” and added, “I did make it clear to Governor Newsom about a year ago that laws of this nature would force families and companies to leave California to protect their children.”
Prior to his announcement, Musk contracted JLL to sublease X’s 800,000-square-foot San Francisco headquarters.
Musk’s unhappiness with California can be traced back to 2021 when he moved the headquarters of Tesla to Austin. Newsom did not offer an immediate response to Musk’s statements.
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Very happy that someone like Elon is not afraid to have morals and stand up to all the nonsense that’s going on in schools! Good job!
California is not an airport. You do not need to announce your departure. Bye Felicia.
Great job Elon!! Florida welcomes your companies as well
As wrong as Musk is with a lot of issues. I think this one is correct.Parents should have the right to be informed about their kids about any important issue.
That a boy Elon I would do the same with you 110%
I completely support Elon!!! California is losing a great asset and talent! Politicians in California need to wake up!
You have to wonder how they literally ruined California. The worst politicians ever
Lorena Gonzalez, democrat assembly woman, how did you say it? “F*ck Elon Musk” in 2020 was it? Everyone should know how much you, and those who felt the same cost the state.
I do not think it would matter to any of you however.
You’d think a parent would know their kid without having to be notified. Elon was moving to Texas regardless. Corporations have way too much money and influence in our politics.
Politics have too much influence on the people
Absolutely agree. Money is the agenda ahead of clean, air and water. A little bit of pollution here and a little bit there, each does kill you, but added up, welcome to the chemo center.
It is insanity that kids under 18 are even thinking of mutilation. The kids are being groomed and brainwashed by perverted adults.
We must not ever allow to take parental rights away. The parents raise their kids with their own hard earned money and they have all the rights to know everything about their children.
A failed state governed by a failed governor. The hemorrhaging will last for decades, if even at all.
I was a participant for 70 years in that cluster f*** until moving to free state.
Congratulations, Elon, and to all those at your California-based companies X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX. You will love Texas. Welcome!
California was a great state before the politicians ruined it. ‘So sad to see what has happened to California over the last 30 years.
We need more strong people in this country like Elon Musk to stand up for the silent majority in this country and state what most of us feel, yet have no voice or opportunity to say it other than at the ballot box.
Voters need to make the change when electing our next governor. Nothing changes until we get rid of the current government in California.
Time to home school… the brick n mortar establishment is a mind control ( con-troll) box of lies and indoctrination.. set up like a prison! They do not teach reality and push you to go to college and be in debt.. we are all aliens of the USoA corporation …hence the word: A lien to the corp of America…our s.security cards are passed around on the stock market!
How could anyone keep such important information from a child’s parents? What the heck is happening in California? Wow, that is one of the most ridiculous laws I have ever heard.
hopefully this will be another Supreme Court issue