Why celebrities are leaving Twitter – and who’s already gone
Many users are leaving X (formerly called Twitter), including celebrities. According to data reports, daily hate speech has increased on the platform since Elon Musk took over.
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There has been a rise in misinformation and a recent change in the terms of service. Another reason is because Elon Musk was recently nominated by President-elect Trump to co-lead the department of Government Efficiency.
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Gabrielle Union: She put out a statement citing the reason why she left was due to the new terms of use and the return of "volatile figures".
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Jamie Lee Curtis: She posted a screenshot of her deactivated Twitter account on her Instagram.
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Barbra Streisand: She announed that she will be switching to BlueSky, which is an app many people who have left Twitter are moving over to.
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Don Lemon - He put out a statement stating that the app no longer supports free speech, transparency and discussions.