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Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk

  • Elon Musk-owned Twitter helped launch Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
  • Musk’s takeover of Twitter has been hailed by Republicans as a space for free expression and a platform for sharing views without fear of removal.
  • The takeover has raised concerns as the site has been flooded with extremist views and hate speech, while Musk has indulged in far-right conspiracy theories and made policy changes that have effectively given a megaphone to far-right extremists.
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The IndependentThe Independent

Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk

While shaky and skewered by critics, Twitter’s forum for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce his presidential run nevertheless underscored the platform’s unmistakable shift to the right under new owner Elon Musk

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom
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Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk

NEW YORK — Two years ago, signing a bill intended to punish Twitter and other major social media companies, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the platforms as "suppressing ideas” during

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Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk

While shaky and skewered by critics, Twitter’s forum for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce his presidential run nevertheless underscored the platform’s unmistakable shift to the right under new owner Elon Musk

11 months ago·United States
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Twitter’s launch of DeSantis’ presidential bid underscores platform’s rightward shift under Musk

Two years ago, signing a bill intended to punish Twitter and other major social media companies, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the platforms as "suppressing ideas" during the COVID-19 pandemic and silencing conservative voices.

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Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk

By ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two years ago, signing a bill intended to punish Twitter and other major social media companies, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the platforms as “suppressing ideas” during the COVID-19 pandemic and silencing conservative voices. What a turnaround. The new Elon Musk-owned version of Twitter helped DeSantis launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination Wednesday. Though it was marred b…

11 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States
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DeSantis event underscores Twitter’s rightward shift under Musk

The Daily Wire, whose podcast hosts include popular conservative influencers such as Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens, said Tuesday that it would bring its shows to stream on Twitter starting next wee…

11 months ago·San Jose, United States
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