Elon Musk calls LinkedIn posts ‘Unbearably Cringe’; says he loses respect instantly for anyone who posts

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of X (formerly Twitter), has once again stirred up controversy with his remarks about the professional networking platform LinkedIn. Musk, who frequently shares his candid opinions on X, claimed he “instantly loses respect” for anyone posting on LinkedIn, calling the platform “unbearably cringe”. His statement quickly gained traction online, with many of his 200 million followers weighing in on the topic. The comment has reignited discussions about LinkedIn’s perceived utility and authenticity, while highlighting Musk’s preference for his own platform, X, which recently achieved the distinction of being the top news app on the App Store in India.