Elon Musk has copped some flak from Italian officials. 

President Sergio Mattarella has told Elon Musk not to interfere in Italian affairs after the billionaire said Rome judges blocking a government anti-immigration initiative should be sent packing.  

Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking that Mattarella used very diplomatic language to tell Musk to butt out of Italian politics.  

In response, Musk issued a statement expressing his respect for Mattarella and the Italian constitution, but reaffirmed his intention to continue to freely express his opinions. 

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