Musk Says “No” To Reinstating Alex Jones On Twitter

The Daily Beast reports:

Elon Musk received blowback from right-wing activists on Friday after responding “no” to a user urging the new Twitter chief to reinstate conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

Almost immediately, right-wingers and members of the far-right called out Musk—who fashions himself a free-speech warrior. “Elon’s free speech claim quickly shown to be bullshit lol,” right-wing YouTuber Tim Pool responded.

“Elon’s idea of free speech, inspired by Chairman Mao,” far-right shock jock Stew Peters commented on Telegram.

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Musk — for now — says no to a return for Alex Jones. pic.twitter.com/s9NxoXP4oA

— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) November 18, 2022

Kathie Griffin made fun of a wanna be dictator, and (soon to be) insurrectionist. Alex Jones made fun of the parents of murdered children. There’s a difference.

— The Bagman (@JustTheBagman) November 18, 2022

Kathie Griffin made fun of a wanna be dictator, and (soon to be) insurrectionist. Alex Jones made fun of the parents of murdered children. There’s a difference.

— The Bagman (@JustTheBagman) November 18, 2022