Elon Musk, the tech billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX, has once again made global headlines—this time for being nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize! But in a move no one saw coming, Musk has flat-out rejected the honor. 🤯

Here are 5 jaw-dropping facts you need to know about this shocking development! 👇

1️⃣ A European Politician Nominated Musk for "Defending Free Speech" Musk’s nomination came from Branko Grims, a European Parliament member from Slovenia. Grims believes Musk deserves the award for championing free speech—especially through his ownership of X (formerly Twitter). 🗣️

2️⃣ Musk’s Response? ‘I DON’T WANT ANY PRIZES’

Instead of celebrating, Musk shut it down immediately! 💥 When asked about the nomination, he simply replied: "I don't want any prizes."

3️⃣ This Isn’t Musk’s First Nobel Nomination! Believe it or not, Musk was also nominated in 2024 by Norwegian MP Marius Nilsen. That nomination praised him for protecting open dialogue and free speech in an increasingly divided world.

4️⃣ The Internet Is DIVIDED! Free Speech Hero or Chaos Agent?

Musk’s nomination has sparked a firestorm of debate! 🔥 Some believe he’s a defender of democracy, while others argue that his loose content moderation on X has led to misinformation and online toxicity.

5️⃣ Will Musk Still Win? Here’s What Happens Next… Despite rejecting the nomination, Musk’s name is still in the running. 🏆 The Nobel Committee will announce the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner in October! 🎉

📢 What do YOU think? Does Musk deserve the Nobel Peace Prize or not? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇