CNN Host Spots Elon Musk's Free Speech Hypocrisy Amid Right-Wing Clash On Immigration
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Several conservative accounts have reportedly seen restrictions on Musk's X platform after criticizing the billionaire's immigration takes.
CNN host Abby Phillip called out Elon Musk on Friday after several conservative social media users on his X platform (formerly Twitter) criticized his immigration takes and have since alleged that their accounts have faced restrictions.
Far-right firebrand Laura Loomer is among those tied to at least 14 right-wing X accounts claiming that their blue checkmarks — and other features afforded to premium users — have disappeared, NBC News reported.
“Well, the free speech apparently doesn’t apply to criticizing Elon Musk,” said Phillip of the billionaire, who once dubbed himself a “free speech absolutist.” He’s previously been accused of “silencing” critics on the platform.
Conservative critics alleged censorship on the platform this week after the billionaire weighed in on immigration and H-1B work visas.
The topic has been central to intense debate among conservatives and exposed divisions among President-elect Donald Trump’s base on Thursday after Vivek Ramaswamy unleashed a screed on American “mediocrity.” (Ramaswamy is an investor in HuffPost’s parent company, BuzzFeed.)
