The New York Times published an opinion piece questioning why Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), faces minimal consequences for racist and extremist commentary posted on the platform. The article argues Musk's rhetoric mirrors right-wing extremist views without sufficient public accountability.
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Musk spends a large part of his free time fomenting violence and spreading the same hateful ideology that motivated some of the deadliest shootings and attacks ever to happen on American soil. Why Do We Tolerate Elon Musk’s Racist Commentary? www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/o... Why does the owner of X get a pass for what he says and does there?
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Why does the owner of X get a pass for what he says and does there?
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