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Will Elon Musk take revenge and intimidate his adversaries? His opponents are worried that the Tesla CEO may silence his critics


Published on 2024-12-07 13:21:07 - MSN
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  • Elon Musk's rising influence, especially as a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, is sparking fears that he might use his massive platform and power to target and intimidate his political and business adversaries.

The article discusses concerns among Elon Musk's critics and adversaries about potential repercussions following his acquisition of Twitter, now known as X Corp. Critics fear that Musk might use his influence to silence opposition or retaliate against those who have publicly opposed him or his companies. This worry stems from Musk's history of engaging with critics on social media, his legal battles, and his control over significant platforms like X. There's apprehension that he could manipulate content visibility, access to information, or even initiate legal actions against detractors. The article highlights instances where Musk has already taken steps that could be seen as retaliatory, such as firing employees who disagreed with him or challenging critics to public debates. This has led to a broader discussion on the implications of a single individual having such extensive control over public discourse and the potential chilling effect on free speech.

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