A Danish residency case involving an American student has gained international scrutiny following a controversial social media post by Elon Musk. Audrey Morris, a Los Angeles native who has lived in Denmark since childhood, recently faced potential deportation-a case that drew public attention and ultimately resulted in a ten-year residency permit, though not citizenship
A Danish residency case involving an American student has drawn international attention after Elon Musk commented on her appearance on social media. Audrey Morris, originally from Los Angeles, has lived in Aarhus, Denmark, since the age of nine, and recently faced potential deportation.
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On Sunday, Musk posted on X, stating, “8 or above level hotness should get an exemption,” accompanied by a laughing emoji. The comment, which translates to “8 or higher gorgeousness should get an exemption,” quickly sparked controversy.
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Morris told The Daily Beast she wasn’t surprised by the content of the comment, but by the fact that it came from Musk himself.
“From the moment my case became public, it’s been about appearance and because ‘she’s blonde and white,’ so what he wrote itself wasn’t shocking to me. But when it came from him, yeah, that was definitely… I was just floored,” she said.
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Morris suggested Musk could have used his platform to highlight other aspects of her case. “It would have been amazing if he had commented on something like ‘Oh wow, look at her academic achievements’ or anything else. That would have been great. That could have helped,” she stated.
The incident highlights the potential for high-profile figures to influence public perception, even in legal matters. Morris is no longer facing immediate deportation from Denmark. Following the publicity surrounding her case, she was granted a temporary residence permit valid for ten years. However, she has been denied Danish citizenship, despite her mother and 15-year-old brother having obtained citizenship.
“I have my grandparents and some friends in the US, but Denmark is 100 percent home. I’m as Danish as a foreigner can be,” Morris told Stifstidende in January.
