Despite being one of the most prominent users of the platform himself, Elon Musk has repeatedly voiced his discontent with Twitter’s handling of controversial posts.
Its algorithm and its practice of banning repeat offenders. In short, Musk appears to believe that Twitter doesn’t adhere to the principles of free speech and thus fundamentally undermines democracy.
And while few people have the power and financial means to make their voices heard, be it by tweeting to 80 million followers, by becoming Twitter’s largest shareholder.
– Share of total U.S. adult Twitter users who say this is a major problem (%): 25% – Share of Republican U.S. adult Twitter users who say this is a major problem (%): 61%
– Share of total U.S. adult Twitter users who say this is a major problem (%): 31% – Share of Republican U.S. adult Twitter users who say this is a major problem (%): 25%
– Share of total U.S. adult Twitter users who say this is a major problem (%): 38% – Share of Republican U.S. adult Twitter users who say this is a major problem (%): 36%