Disney has not commented on Mr Musk’s publish.

Billionaire Elon Musk introduced that he has joined Disney as Chief Range, Fairness and Inclusion (DEI) Officer. He took to X (previously Twitter) and wrote, “Excited to affix @Disney as their Chief DEI Officer. Cannot wait to work with Bob Iger & Kathleen Kennedy to make their content material MORE woke! Even the linguini.” Nonetheless, there was no remark from the corporate and several other web customers are satisfied that the Tesla Chief’s publish is an April Idiot’s prank.

Excited to affix @Disney as their Chief DEI Officer.

Cannot wait to work with Bob Iger & Kathleen Kennedy to make their content material MORE woke!

Even the linguini.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 1, 2024

Since being shared, it has amassed over six million views and a whole lot of reactions from social media customers.

“You becoming a member of as “CWO – Chief Woke Officer” ?” stated a person.

“1st April,” wrote an individual.

One other person wrote alongside laughing emojis, “this may save Disney LOL!”

A person added, “I really feel like Elon’s tried joke may kill the custom of April Fools Day.”

“Clearly that is an April Fools’ however may Star Wars get any worse with this twonk on board,” added a person.

“Actually was about to go to mattress and I truthfully thought he was severe. I all the time fall for April fools lol,” commented an individual.

Notably, Elon Musk demanded the firing of Disney CEO Bob Iger in response to Disney’s determination to tug ads from his social media platform, X, CNN reported in December. Mr Musk, identified for utilizing his influential platform to confront critics, declared that Iger ought to be instantly ousted from his position, stating, “He ought to be fired instantly. Walt Disney is popping in his grave over what Bob has executed to his firm.”

In February, Mr Musk backed actor Gina Carano when she sued Walt Disney for wrongful termination from the Star Wars collection “The Mandalorian”. Ms Carano argued within the swimsuit that she was fired in 2021 for voicing conservative opinions on social media platforms together with X. She additionally claimed intercourse discrimination, arguing that male stars who voiced opinions didn’t undergo any penalties. Mr Musk, who hurled an expletive at Disney CEO final yr when the corporate pulled promoting from X, stated that he would fund authorized motion by customers who confronted retaliation from employers for feedback on the platform.