Backlash for Elon Musk as Antisemitic content flourishes on X, sparks advertiser exodus

Outrage over rampant antisemitic content on social media platform X, allegedly endorsed by owner Elon Musk, reached a tipping point. Apple and other major advertisers pulled ads following Musk's endorsement of a post claiming Jewish people harbour "dialectical hatred." The White House criticised Musk's stance, calling it unacceptable and endangering communities. With Tesla shareholders and advertisers condemning Musk, the controversy intensifies amid reports of ads appearing next to pro-Nazi content. Musk's response adds to a growing wave of concern, prompting legal action against Media Matters for alleged misrepresentation.

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Backlash Spreads Over Musk's Endorsement of Antisemitic Post

By Dana Hull

Outcry over unchecked antisemitic content and commentary on social media site X, some of it endorsed by the platform's owner Elon Musk, reached a tipping point on Friday, with large advertisers such as Apple Inc. pulling ads and the White House chastising the billionaire. 

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