# Musk's father says family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia

Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, claimed that the Musk family foundation financed and arranged a trip to Russia for Tommy Robinson, the far-right activist. The allegation, made in an interview, ties Elon Musk’s philanthropic vehicle to a polarizing figure, potentially stirring debate about Musk’s associations. The claim has not been independently verified.

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## Sources

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/11/elon-musk-family-foundation-took-tommy-robinson-to-russia-says-musks-father) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:04:53 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/12/tommy-robinson-musk-russia-trip-defend-uk-democracy-ed-davey) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:41:15 GMT