Breaking News: Elon Musk calls for a massive boycott of Bill Gates’ Microsoft, declares “Everyone deserves to know the truth”!
Breaking News: Elon Musk calls for a massive boycott of Bill Gates’ Microsoft, declares ‘Everyone deserves to know the truth’!
The tech world was rocked by an earthquake on Wednesday night when Elon Musk, the billionaire visionary behind Tesla, SpaceX and the X platform, issued an explosive call for a mass boycott of Microsoft, the company led by Bill Gates. In a series of tweets that racked up more than 20 million views in just a few hours, Musk declared, “Everyone deserves to know the truth,” accompanying his message with documents and innuendos suggesting questionable practices by the tech giant. The revelation, marked by the hashtag #BoycottMicrosoft, set off a global social media frenzy, putting Musk and Gates, two titans of innovation, on a collision course.
The conflict began when Musk posted on X at 11:45 p.m. PST, stating, “Bill Gates’ Microsoft is hiding dirty secrets—monopoly, data manipulation, and more. I’m calling on everyone to boycott until the truth comes out.” He attached what appear to be internal emails and leaked financial reports, alleging that Microsoft used anticompetitive practices to stifle competitors like Tesla and OpenAI, as well as unethically exploiting user data. While the documents have not been independently verified, the impact was immediate, with X users sharing screenshots and demanding transparency.
Bill Gates, 69, the Microsoft co-founder and renowned philanthropist, responded Thursday morning in a statement: “Elon Musk’s allegations are unfounded and sensationalized. Microsoft operates with integrity and is open to investigation. This seems like another distraction tactic from someone seeking attention.” Gates also suggested that Musk may be retaliating after recent criticism of X’s management, which has faced accusations of censorship and misinformation in 2024.
Reactions on X were polarized, with #BoycottMicrosoft trending alongside #MuskVsGates. “Elon is right—Microsoft is a corporate monster, and we all need to know the truth!” tweeted @TechTruth2025, while @GatesFanClub fired back: “Musk is a provocateur. These documents are fake—he just wants to smear Gates.” Tech analysts like Kara Swisher of the New York Times commented on X: “Musk is playing a dangerous game. If he has evidence, let him show it, or this will just be another circus.”
Musk’s motivation may be tied to a long-running rivalry. In 2023, Gates publicly criticized Tesla’s electric vehicles for “lack of safety,” while Musk retaliated by accusing Microsoft of “undermining innovation” with its dominance in the software market. Tensions escalated in 2024 when Musk-backed OpenAI entered into a dispute with Microsoft over AI partnerships, leading to a war of words. Industry sources suggest to Bloomberg that Musk may be using his influence on X, with more than 200 million followers, to pressure Gates and Microsoft.
Microsoft, valued at more than $3 trillion, has already felt the impact, with shares falling 4% at the market open on Thursday, wiping out about $120 billion in market value. Users on X have reported campaigns to uninstall Windows and Office, with hashtags like #DeleteMicrosoft gaining traction. However, experts warn that a mass boycott is unlikely, given Microsoft’s dominance in operating systems and enterprise software.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced it will investigate Musk’s allegations, while Microsoft has promised to cooperate. “We will clarify this with facts, not speculation,” a company spokesperson said. In the meantime, Musk has continued to fuel the fire, tweeting Thursday morning: “The truth always wins. Stay tuned, more revelations to come.”
As the boycott gains momentum and the rivalry between Musk and Gates reaches new heights, the future of global technology hangs in the balance. This scandal could redefine market dynamics and expose deep corporate secrets. Stay tuned for updates on X with #BoycottMicrosoft as this epic battle unfolds.🤯💥
