Elon Musk's recent remarks at the Unite the Kingdom rally in London have thrown his prestigious fellowship at the Royal Society, the leading scientific body, into serious question.

During the rally led by right-wing activist Tommy Robinson, Musk condemned "uncontrolled migration" and ominously warned the crowd, "Whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you. You either fight back or you die." His inflammatory comments have prompted backlash, leading Sir Adrian Smith, president of the Royal Society, to express his concerns in a letter to fellow members.

Smith highlighted the dangers of using "the language of violence" and how it contradicts the organization's foundational values. He announced that this issue will be a key topic at their next council meeting.

Musk, who has been a fellow since 2018 due to his contributions in the fields of space exploration and electric vehicles, has increasingly become a figure of controversy. Earlier this year, thousands of scientists protested his role in significant funding cuts to U.S. scientific research during his association with Trump's administration.

While the Society debated Musk's fellowship in March, they ultimately decided not to remove him, with some members arguing that doing so could infringe on free speech.

In his letter, without naming Musk specifically, Smith remarked on recent events and the disturbing trend of politicians resorting to violent rhetoric, stating, "Most of us have had the good fortune to have lived our lives in contexts where core values of tolerance, courtesy, respect for others, and freedom of speech have been widely acknowledged and respected." He warned that threats to these values are now becoming alarmingly tangible.

Musk's address, delivered via video link, painted a bleak picture of Britain's future, highlighting what he perceives as a "destruction of Britain" due to immigration. He urged the silent majority—the "reasonable centre"—to recognize the urgency, stating, "If this continues, that violence is going to come to you, you will have no choice. You're in a fundamental situation here."

Should the Royal Society decide to expel Musk, it would mark a significant historical moment; the last expulsion occurred over 250 years ago with German scientist Rudolf Erich Raspe, who faced accusations of theft and fraud.

Musk has yet to respond to the situation, with inquiries directed through Tesla and SpaceX.