Elon Musk announced his intention to sue the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in a publication on X a few hours ago.
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We can read on the verified account of the new owner of Twitter, which has been renamed the Anti-Defamation League… oh, the irony!”
In order to clear our platform’s name on anti-Semitism, we apparently have no choice but to file a defamation lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League… oh, the irony!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 4, 2023
The discord between Elon Musk and the ADL became clear when the tech mogul released his position on anti-Semitism without explanation:
“Let me be clear: I am for free speech but against anti-Semitism in all its forms,” he wrote this afternoon.
To be clear: I am for freedom of expression, but against anti-Semitism of any kind
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 4, 2023
When asked about this publication in the comments, Mr. Musk stated: “Since the acquisition [de Twitter]the ADL is trying to destroy this platform by accusing it and me of being anti-Semitic.
Since the takeover, The @ADL tried to destroy this platform by falsely accusing it and me of being anti-Semitic
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 4, 2023
According to NBC News, Tesla’s majority shareholder is accusing the Anti-Defamation League of being behind the X Platform’s loss of advertising revenue.
The ADL insisted it would not comment on the legal matter, but a spokesperson referred US News Channel reporters to a statement from the organization on #BanTheADL – a hashtag used for the owner has been discontinued, according to the organization.
AFP
However, the loss of advertising revenue is not a new phenomenon on X.
NBC News revealed last November that several companies had pulled advertising from the platform because they were concerned about the changes the multibillionaire would make.
A vigilant stance that, according to Elon Musk, would be influenced by “activist groups” seeking to “destroy freedom of expression.”