Public statements or tweets from Elon Musk or X's official channels

Elon Musk Declares 'War' on Advertisers Over Free Speech on X

Aug 11, 2024, 07:03 AM

Elon Musk has recently intensified his conflict with advertisers, declaring a 'war' on them over issues related to freedom of speech on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Musk, who has a significant following of nearly 195 million, is accused of endorsing fringe far-right activists and spreading disinformation, raising concerns about his influence on democracy. His provocative stance, including a statement that 'we tried peace for two years, now it is war,' has sparked reactions and debates about the implications of his actions on free speech and political discourse.