Vinod Khosla counters Elon Musk's 'half-Indian partner' defense

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Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have been locked in an on-and-off online feud for months. In the latest exchange, Khosla accused Musk of racism and promoting 'Waga – white America great again.' Musk brushed it off by pointing to his partner Shivon Zills's Indian heritage.

Indian-American billionaire and Sun Microsystems co-founder Vinod Khosla has taken the latest turn in his ongoing online feud with Elon Musk. Khosla accused Musk of racism, claiming he is promoting 'Waga – white America great again.' The spat has simmered on social media for months.

Musk dismissed the claim by referencing his partner Shivon Zills, who is half-Indian. Khosla countered this defense, though specifics remain unclear. The exchange was reported on January 29, 2026. The feud has spotlighted the Tesla CEO's public image amid racism allegations.

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