Elon Musk Gets Political On Twitter Ahead Of Midterm Elections

Twitter owner Elon Musk encouraged “independent-minded voters” to vote Republicans into Congress, seemingly contradicting his own tweet from last April that the social platform should be “politically neutral.” NBC News’ Tom Costello has more details about Musk's takeover after roughly 3,700 employees were let go.

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[dylonjackson]

He said Twitter should be politically neutral. Not himself. They are well aware of this. They're just itching for reasons to bash him since he went against the establishment.

[dbmbusinessentertainment]

What he meant by politically neutral he meant the platform not hiding certain parties posts; not saying you cant discuss your views.

[fuffpuff]

Him buying Twitter is the best thing that has happened in the past few years

[SlyFan-mpdc]

Just because the owner shares his opinions doesn't mean that the entire site is suddenly not acting politically neutral.

[JP-ehee]

As NBC supported in the past. Twitter is a private platform they can do whatever they want

[jessm]

If you’re a Democrat expressing Democratic views it’s politically correct. If you’re expressing Republican views, you’re being one-sided. It’s hard accepting the fact Twitter is no longer your friend, huh?

[raulmorales]

He gave his opinion, not Twitter’s opinion, just like Opra.

[tammyvanwinkle]

Twitter platform, he's a right to express HIS beliefs.

[k.m.]

Nice hit piece NBC. He’s doing good work, stick to what you know

[smoothoperator]

This is funny. The fixation over Twitter is beyond mind boggling. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[cjwright]

If anyone wants to see twitter go in a different direction then just call Elon and buy it from him. Easy….

[photongamingclips]

Twitter term and conditions before musk states how to impersonate properly and most people banned for doing so did not do it probably.. so it’s a policy problem not a musk problem since he just gained ownership..

[MultiAsdag]

See ya Kathy Griffin and Sarah Silvermann. You laughed when rightwingers got banned. Enjoy the same treatment you cheered for.

[markthomas]

Musk exist as an individual separate from Twitter the company. He has personal views. He has the right to express his views as anyone else does.

[lexluthor]

I thought Twitter only had bots talking to bots, what's the big deal ?

[kaijjukaijju]

LIKE A LITTLE CHILD SCREAMING FOR ATTENTION

[SmoothOperationofLawTM]

NBC needs elon musk to make them report real news

[savageCI]

Did you all of a sudden forget how political twitter was far before Elon ?

[happity]

Elon's torturing the MSM mouthpieces! 😄

[espltd]

Like it wasn't completely political before he bought it.