Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he would reverse Twitter’s ban on the former president as he plans to take over ownership of the platform
Musk is expected to become Twitter's temporary CEO after closing the deal, Reuters previously reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.The question of reinstating Trump has been seen as a litmus test of how far Musk will go in making changes, even though Trump himself has said he would not return.
"Wrong and bad" tweets should be deleted or made invisible and a temporary account suspension could be appropriate, Musk said. "I think permabans just fundamentally undermine trust in Twitter as a town square where everyone can voice their opinion." Trump was permanently suspended from Twitter shortly after the Jan. 6, 2021,attack on the U.S. Capitol. Twitter cited "the risk of further incitement of violence" in its decision.
Trump "ought to be everywhere he can," Republican Senator Rick Scott told reporters when asked about Musk's comments. "We shouldn't have social media companies that are restricting people's ability to get their message out."
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