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Elon Musk Defends Free Speech with X Acquisition, Citing First Amendment

Oct 19, 2024, 02:47 PM

Elon Musk has reiterated his commitment to preserving freedom of speech through his acquisition of Twitter, now rebranded as X. Musk stated that his primary goal in acquiring the platform was to restore the voice of the people, emphasizing that the previous leadership engaged in extreme censorship, particularly targeting right-wing voices while sparing left-wing voices. He highlighted that a sitting president was suspended under the old regime, which he deemed 'insane.' Musk asserted that he is willing to make less money to uphold the First Amendment. His stance has sparked debate, with critics accusing him of using the platform for political purposes. Retired Judge Andrew Napolitano has also weighed in, noting the broader implications of Musk's battle with a California commission over free speech issues, including the restriction on how many rockets his company can launch, stating that if the government can suppress the speech of the richest man on the planet, they can suppress anyone's speech.