Elon Musk says he’s ‘aspirationally Jewish’ because his ‘name is pretty Jewish’

Elon Musk has claimed for a second time that he is “aspirationally Jewish“ because his name sounds Jewish. The Tesla and SpaceX boss also said that people think he is Jewish because he went to a Jewish preschool when growing up in South Africa. Mr Musk made the comments at an event in Poland after visiting the Auschwitz concentration camp. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: