The tech billionaire’s father, Errol, shares many of his son’s views and believes Robinson is currently a “political prisoner”.

Musk has cut ties with far-right British politician Nigel Farage as he champions divisive activist Tommy Robinson.

But despite his following, there are four reasons that may explain why Mr Farage is steering clear of Robinson: He didn’t want him to join UKIP, His prison sentences for contempt of court, he is could harm Reform’s popularity, and the misconception in the US that he is in prison for exposing grooming gangs.