Aaron Renn writes: “The elite media like the Journal are basically running an attack campaign against Elon Musk. They’ll publish almost any negative piece they can come up with. Also, this piece reads like it was created in collaboration with Ashley St. Clair or her PR people. It’s mostly a writeup of material from her, has flattering photos of her and her baby (this after her pleas for privacy), and it does not discuss any of the many credible allegations or negative facts about her, for example. This article should be a warning any man to avoid getting involved with an online female personality.”
Grok says:
Aaron Renn’s claim about an elite media attack campaign against Elon Musk is plausible but oversimplified. Outlets like the Wall Street Journal have published critical pieces on Musk, often focusing on his business practices, personal life, or political stances. This could reflect bias, as negative coverage tends to amplify controversies to drive engagement. However, Musk’s high-profile actions—such as his X posts, Tesla’s performance, or SpaceX developments—naturally invite scrutiny, not all of which is unfair. Without specific examples from Renn, it’s hard to gauge the extent of a coordinated “attack.” A quick look at recent Journal articles shows a mix of critical and neutral reporting on Musk, not a monolithic vendetta.
