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“You are completely idiotic”: Elon Musk’s Fierce Argument with Ryanair CEO

Published January 17, 2026, 17:16
“You are completely idiotic”: Elon Musk’s Fierce Argument with Ryanair CEO

Elon Musk has become embroiled in a heated online feud with Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary, following another outage of the X platform. Ryanair sarcastically commented on the situation, prompting an angry response from Musk, who retaliated with offensive remarks and even suggested buying the airline. The dispute began when O'Leary dismissed the idea of installing Starlink on Ryanair aircraft, believing passengers wouldn't pay for Wi-Fi. Musk strongly criticized O'Leary, calling him “completely idiotic” and arguing that Ryanair doesn't understand the importance of Wi-Fi for passengers. Despite the strong statements, there is no official indication that Musk is seriously considering acquiring Ryanair.