Elon Musk's X pushes Trump tags on all US users
Elon Musk's platform, X, showcases Trump campaign ads to all U.S. users, even those who blocked Trump-related content. Despite past neutrality claims, X now promotes Trump's campaign, contradicting Musk's earlier stance.
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Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is displaying Trump campaign-curated content to all U.S. users, including those who have blocked or muted Trump-related content. The platform, previously known as Twitter, showcases banner ads for the Trump campaign with hashtags like #Trump2024 and #MAGA, featuring images of the former president. Despite unclear payment details, the ads are labeled as "Promoted by Team Trump." Musk's decision to lift a 2019 ban on political ads has allowed for this promotion, following his reinstatement of Trump's account. Users who attempted to block or mute these tags still encountered the advertisements in the app's "explore" section. Musk's ownership of the platform has led to increased misinformation and controversial content. This move contradicts Musk's previous stance on political neutrality for the platform, as X joins other platforms like Meta in promoting Trump's campaign, despite past efforts to ensure political stability after the U.S. Capitol attack.
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