Elon Musk announced that he will move the headquarters of both SpaceX and X, formerly known as Twitter, to Texas. This decision comes in response to a new California law requiring schools to notify parents about changes in a student’s gender identity. Musk views this law as an attack on families and companies, making it the “final straw” for his California operations.
He has previously expressed his disapproval of preferred pronouns, calling it a “woke” agenda. Musk has already relocated Tesla’s headquarters to Austin, Texas, and had previously threatened to move X as well. This move marks a continued shift away from California, which he blames for enacting policies detrimental to families and businesses.
The California law sparked controversy, with supporters arguing for parental rights and opponents advocating for the well-being of LGBTQ students. This latest clash is part of a broader trend of friction between conservatives and liberals on gender issues in schools, particularly in California where Governor Newsom has taken a progressive stance on LGBTQ rights.