Elon Musk has drawn criticism for his remarks regarding Italy’s migration policies, specifically his call for judges to be removed amidst judicial inquiries into the government’s asylum-seeker detention program in Albania. His comments prompted a rebuke from Italian President Sergio Mattarella, who emphasized Italy’s sovereignty and ability to manage its own affairs. The remarks coincide with Musk’s close ties to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has faced backlash over her hardline stance on migration as legal and human rights issues surrounding the detention centers in Albania come to light.