The Guardian Halts Official Posts on X, Citing 'Toxic Platform' and Musk's Influence

Nov 13, 2024, 12:50 PM

British newspaper The Guardian has announced that it will no longer post content on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, from its official editorial accounts. The publication cited concerns over 'often disturbing content' found on the platform, including 'far-right conspiracy theories and racism'. The Guardian stated that the U.S. presidential election campaign served to underline its decision, highlighting that Elon Musk has been able to use X's influence to shape political discourse. While the Guardian will stop posting on X, it noted that X users can still share its articles. The organization believes that resources could be better used promoting its journalism elsewhere and has been considering this move for a while.