Twitter reacts with confusion, outrage, and some agreement after Elon Musk called coronavirus stay-at-home orders 'fascist'

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• During a Tesla earnings call on Wednesday, Elon Musk claimed the coronavirus response was "fascist," blasting stay-at-home orders.
• Earlier that day he tweeted "FREE AMERICA NOW."
• Many were shocked or outraged by Musk's statements — while others agreed.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk faced a myriad of responses after calling the lockdown measure to curb the spread of the coronavirus 'fascist.'

Musk went on a short expletive-filled rant during a Wednesday earnings call following an announcement about the company's surprise first-quarter profit, Business Insider previously reported.

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