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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has faced criticism following allegations that a former employee, Jared Ottmann, was fired for posting a dissenting view in response to Musk’s controversial joke about Nazi figures. The incident stemmed from a post Musk made on X (formerly Twitter) that included puns referencing Nazis, which many found offensive. Ottmann, a former manager and engineer at Tesla, raised concerns internally about Musk’s behavior, particularly regarding the joke and the company’s silence on the matter. Ottmann claimed that after continuing to voice his concerns, he was fired. This incident has added to ongoing criticisms of Musk’s far-right political leanings and his stance on free speech, with many questioning whether his actions contradict his publicly stated commitment to defending free speech.