In a move that sent shockwaves through social media and the education sector alike, Elon Musk has ignited a fresh firestorm of controversy, declaring that Pride flags should be permanently banned from classrooms. In a tweet that rapidly went viral, the SpaceX CEO, Tesla founder, and Twitter’s own self-proclaimed “Chief Twit” wrote, “Pride flags should be banned from classrooms, permanently! Time to focus on education, not agendas.”

This latest declaration from the tech mogul follows a growing pattern of his public statements on hot-button cultural issues, cementing his role as not only the man behind Mars missions but also the leader of the anti-woke brigade.

Musk, known for his ability to stir public discourse with as few as 280 characters, once again flexed his Twitter muscles with this bold stance. Within minutes, his tweet began trending, sparking immediate and polarized reactions from all corners of the internet. Some praised Musk for his “bravery” in tackling what they see as unnecessary displays of identity politics in education, while others lambasted him as out-of-touch and unnecessarily divisive.

Conservative circles were quick to rally around Musk’s statement, with some dubbing him “the voice of reason” in a world gone mad with inclusivity. Social media was flooded with memes, celebratory hashtags, and images of classroom walls being stripped of their colorful flags in favor of good old-fashioned American patriotism.