Celebrities Leave Musk's X After Election

Following Donald Trump's recent election victory, Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), is experiencing a significant wave of departures from celebrities and major brands. Notable figures such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg, and news anchor Don Lemon have publicly announced their exits, citing concerns over the platform's toxic environment, which they attribute to Musk's handling of far-right content and hate speech. The Guardian has also ceased its activity on X, calling it a 'toxic media platform' that has allowed troubling content to proliferate. In the wake of these departures, competitor Bluesky has gained over one million new users, further highlighting the dissatisfaction with X. Musk's management strategies, including substantial job cuts among content moderation staff, have reportedly contributed to a rise in harmful content on the platform. As users migrate to alternatives like Bluesky, X is witnessing a notable decrease in engagement and valuation.