Fintan O'Toole: Elon Musk conjures up a fantasy for Wall Street and a nightmare for Belfast (opens original article in a new tab)

Elon Musk's influence is tied to both a $2 trillion SpaceX IPO and inciting anti-immigrant violence in Belfast, with his narratives blending space exploration fantasies and real-world unrest.

• Elon Musk's actions linked to anti-immigrant riots in Belfast and Glengormley
• SpaceX's $2 trillion valuation came from investor belief in Musk's visions
• Musk amplified inflammatory posts on social media that led to violent comments against immigrants