United States tech billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday urged authorities to adopt stricter policies against repeat violent offenders in the United States.

In a post on X, Musk argued that such measures would significantly reduce violent crime rates across the US.

“Just put repeat violent offenders in prison and there will be a massive drop in criminals repeatedly offending violently,” he wrote on X.

Musk, who has increasingly used his platform, X, to comment on public policy issues, did not elaborate further on the statement. However, his remarks align with his previous criticisms of what he describes as lenient criminal justice approaches in some US cities.

The comment quickly generated widespread online debate, with supporters echoing his call for tougher sentencing, while critics argued that criminal justice reform requires more comprehensive solutions beyond incarceration.

Musk’s statement comes amid broader discussions in the United States and other countries on how best to address growing concerns over violent crime.