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Elon Musk files major lawsuit against brands that refuse to advertise on Twitter

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Multi-billionaire Elon Musk is throwing his proverbial toys out of the cot after filing a lawsuit against companies he says are “boycotting” X (formerly Twitter).

The lawsuit claims that the advertising boycott from numerous companies has cost the X owner “billions of dollars in revenue”. The claim targets companies such as Unilever, Mars and Orsted, Biz Community reported.

Taking to X, Elon said: “I strongly encourage any company who has been systematically boycotted by advertisers to file a lawsuit.

“There may also be criminal liability via the RICO Act.”

Elon has increasingly been criticised for stifling freedom of speech since taking over the social media company, with the latest being the spread of misinformation during the UK race riots.

In response, many companies have withdrawn their advertising from the company or just blankly refused to advertise on X. Musk has now accused the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) of conspiring in a manner that violated US antitrust laws.

Many online users shared their confused responses to Musk’s lawsuit.

“So, you are going to sue because companies decided to exercise their free speech by not advertising with Twitter because Twitter doesn’t support their values? Sounds a little fascist doesn’t it?” questioned an X user.

Another shared a previous post from Andrew Takes which for whatever reason wasn’t removed from the platform, and yet violated hate speech.

Elon’s only supporters appeared to be Republicans who encouraged him to move forward with the lawsuit.

Hours later, Elon shared that he would be having a conversation with Donald Trump live on Spaces.

Words: Fame Frenzy

 

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