Elon Musk reactivates Alex Jones' X account after a five-year ban
Publishing timestamp: 2023-12-10 12:17:28
Summary
Elon Musk has reinstated the account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Twitter, despite previously pledging not to allow Jones back onto the platform. Jones was banned from Twitter in 2018 for violating the company's "abusive behavior policy" due to his conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Musk's decision to bring Jones back to Twitter comes on the anniversary week of the shooting, where Jones had falsely claimed that the event was a hoax. Jones' reinstatement has sparked controversy and criticism, as he has been known to harass and threaten the families of the victims. Musk, who claims to be a defender of free speech, has faced backlash for his management of Twitter and his promotion of controversial content on the platform.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/10/elon-musk-reactivates-alex-jones-x-accounts-.html