The SpaceX CEO teases his next business move following his £34.5 billion Twitter takeover

Elon Musk has playfully suggested that Coca-Cola could be his next acquisition, following his recent £34.5 billion purchase of Twitter. Inspired by his latest business venture, the Tesla CEO tweeted on Wednesday to his 87.8 million followers: “Next I’m buying Coca-Cola to put the cocaine back in.”

Although Musk’s comment was clearly intended as a joke, Coca-Cola has consistently denied that its drinks have ever contained cocaine or any narcotic substances. The company’s FAQs explicitly state: “Coca‑Cola does not contain cocaine or any other harmful substance, and cocaine has never been an added ingredient in Coca‑Cola.”

This playful remark came shortly after Musk completed his Twitter acquisition, a move that has generated mixed responses. Some critics have raised concerns about one individual having control over the social media platform while others have questioned Musk’s stance on free speech and its potential influence on Twitter’s policies.

Addressing his views on free speech, Musk wrote: “The extreme antibody reaction from those who fear free speech says it all.” He further clarified his beliefs, explaining: “By ‘free speech’, I simply mean that which matches the law. I am against censorship that goes far beyond the law.” Musk added that those seeking less free speech would need to enact new laws, underscoring his philosophy on the boundaries of regulation.

In a separate tweet, Musk also shared a light-hearted response to a suggestion about him buying McDonald’s to fix their ice cream machines, saying, “I can’t do miracles.” His latest quips only add to the growing intrigue surrounding his ventures and ambitions.