Tag: Twitter

Capitol Report (April 25): Twitter Board Agrees to Musk’s Offer

The Twitter board met on Sunday to seriously consider Elon Musk’s bid to buy the company. On Monday, they reached an agreement. Musk’s offer has been accepted, and the company is selling to the Tesla CEO for $44 billion in cash. Individual acts of spirituality that may be interpreted as being religious have long been…


Can Musk Buy Facebook Too?

Commentary Two and a half cheers for Elon Musk! He has, after some back and forth, just bought Twitter, easily the greatest achievement anyone has accomplished in years for the First Amendment and freedom of speech. If he follows through on his pledge to end censorship at the site, he has struck a blow, possibly…


Musk’s Twitter Purchase Will Bring Back Free Speech and Expose What Was Done to Stifle It

Commentary Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter represents a seismic shift in American political discourse. Democrats and the media have benefited for years from seeing their voices artificially amplified through a cozy relationship with the multitude of tech companies. The goal has been to make their policies and ideas appear as though they are far more…


Twitter Accepts Elon Musk’s Offer; FCC’s Carr Criticizes Apple Over Censorship | NTD Business

Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter is gaining steam. After all the drama, it looks like Musk will win. But how does he want to change Twitter? An FCC commissioner is raising concerns about Apple censoring content in China—including a U.S.-funded news app. Pictures of empty shelves in Beijing emerge as panic-buying breaks out. Residents there are worried…


Elon Musk Urges ‘Worst Critics’ to Stay on Twitter: ‘That Is What Free Speech Means’

As it was confirmed Monday that Elon Musk would purchase Twitter and take it private, the Tesla founder urged his “worst critics” to stay on Twitter. “I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter, because that is what free speech means,” he wrote in a Twitter post. Musk has repeatedly called for the…


Trump Vows Not Return to Twitter Despite Musk Purchase

Former President Donald Trump, banned from Twitter, said he will not return to the platform even after businessman Elon Musk takes over. “I am not going on Twitter, I am going to stay on Truth,” Trump told Fox News. “I hope Elon buys Twitter because he’ll make improvements to it and he is a good…


Trump Reveals His Stance on Returning to Twitter After Musk’s Bid Prevails

Former President Donald Trump, banned from Twitter, said he will not return to the platform even after businessman Elon Musk takes over. “I am not going on Twitter, I am going to stay on Truth,” Trump told Fox News. “I hope Elon buys Twitter because he’ll make improvements to it and he is a good…


Twitter Accepts Elon Musk’s Offer

Twitter’s Board of Directors has approved Elon Musk’s offer to purchase the social media firm and take it private in a transaction valued at about $44 billion, the company announced Monday. The company accepted the billionaire’s proposal of $54.20 per share. “Twitter has a purpose and relevance that impacts the entire world. Deeply proud of…


Twitter Accepts Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Takeover Bid

Twitter’s Board of Directors has approved Elon Musk’s offer to purchase the social media firm and take it private in a transaction valued at about $44 billion, the company announced Monday. The company accepted the billionaire’s proposal of $54.20 per share. “Twitter has a purpose and relevance that impacts the entire world. Deeply proud of…


Washington Post Removes Link From Story on Libs of TikTok Accountholder

The Washington Post and its reporter Taylor Lorenz are claiming that a profile of the person allegedly behind the Libs of TikTok account did not contain any personal information, assertions disputed by the person behind the account. The original version of the piece, which is highly negative against the person, contained a name and an…