X - In Controversial Move Elon Musk Reinstates Far-right Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones' Account: 'The People Have Spoken And So It Shall Be' | Benzinga
Elon Musk has reinstated the account of right-wing extremist Alex Jones on X, reversing the platform's previous ban on Jones in 2018 for his repeated violations of policies against harassment and hate speech.
What Happened: Musk's decision followed an informal poll the billionaire posted on X, where approximately 70% of nearly 2 million respondents voted in favor of reinstating Jones.
Musk announced the decision early Sunday, saying, "The people have spoken and so it shall be."
Reinstate Alex Jones on this platform?
Vox Populi, Vox Dei.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 9, 2023
The move by Musk, who previously endorsed conspiracy theories and ...