Elon Musk has accused Nigel Farage of lying after the Reform UK leader claimed he turned down a financial offer from the tech billionaire. In an interview with The Sun, Farage said Musk wanted to give him a large sum of money in exchange for making certain public statements, but he refused. 'I cannot be bought by anybody,' Farage stated.
Musk responded on his social media platform X with a brief rebuttal: 'Farage is lying.' The Tesla and X owner did not specify which details he disputes. The public spat is the latest in a year-long war of words between the two, following Musk's previous claim that Farage 'didn't have what it takes' to lead Reform UK.
Farage made the comments amid questions about a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, which is under investigation by Parliament's Standards Commissioner. The money was given to Farage in 2024, shortly before he stood for Parliament. Reform UK has described it as an 'unconditional gift,' but the Conservatives argue it breaches parliamentary rules.
Farage has also faced scrutiny over his outside earnings, which total over £2m since he became an MP. This includes payments from GB News, Cameo videos, and speaking engagements. However, Farage insisted the public does not care about his earnings, saying constituents in Clacton tell him 'good luck to you, mate.' He added that he is confident he has done nothing wrong and has good lawyers and accountants.
