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Elon Musk's DOGE Tried to Fire Air Traffic Controllers: Report


Published on 2025-03-07 17:00:41 - Newsweek
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Elon Musk's social media platform, X Corp, formerly known as Twitter, has been accused of attempting to fire air traffic controllers who were using the platform to communicate during a critical system outage. According to a report by The Intercept, on January 11, 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) experienced a significant system failure, leading to a nationwide ground stop of all domestic flights. During this crisis, air traffic controllers turned to X (then Twitter) to share updates and coordinate responses. However, X Corp reportedly sent a cease-and-desist letter to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), claiming that the controllers' use of the platform for official communications violated X's terms of service. This action raised concerns about the potential risks to public safety and the reliability of communication channels during emergencies.

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