American entrepreneur Elon Musk responded to criticism from former German Chancellor Angela Merkel in an offensive manner.
He called her "Angela Merkin," a deliberate mispronunciation of her last name.
In a comment on the X platform (formerly Twitter, banned in Russia), Musk used a term meaning a wig for the intimate area.
Merkel had previously expressed outrage at Musk's control of 60% of satellites in space, and expressed concern about his growing influence and political views.
According to the former chancellor, Musk's growing position threatens competition and balance in the space sector.
Unhappy with the public criticism, Musk responded sharply to Merkel's statement.
In addition, the entrepreneur actively supports Donald Trump, which, according to experts, could strengthen his influence on the US space industry and increase the risks of monopolization.
