Coverage dated September 3, 2023 to September 5, 2023

Musk threatens to sue anti-defamation group for falling revenue

Headline from Digital Journal, on the newest of 2 developments

Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, formerly Twitter, said he is considering suing a leading anti-defamation group.

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Sep 4, 2023
Elon Musk blames ADL for 60% ad sales decline at X, threatens to sue
Headline from ABC 12 Flint ·
Sep 6, 2023Newest
Musk threatens to sue anti-defamation group for falling revenue
Headline from Digital Journal ·

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Forbes
Musk Blames Anti-Defamation League For X’s Poor Ad Sales, Threatens Lawsuit (opens Forbes)
Published Sep 3, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The Anti-Defamation League has reported on multiple occasions a spike in anti-semitic content on X, formerly known as Twitter.
NBC News
Elon Musk blames ADL for lost revenue, says he's 'against anti-Semitism of any kind' (opens NBC News)
Published Sep 3, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The tech mogul said Monday he was considering legal action after blaming pressure from the Anti-Defamation League for lost advertisers.
Insider
Elon Musk threatens to sue the Anti-Defamation League, claiming it is 'trying to kill' X, formerly known as Twitter (opens Insider)
Published Sep 3, 2023
Insider's feed description
In a series of posts, Musk accused the organization of intentionally sabotaging his platform and threatened legal action against them.
Washington Examiner
Musk blames Anti-Defamation League for X's low ad revenue and threatens lawsuit (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Sep 3, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
Elon Musk accused the Anti-Defamation League of pressuring advertisers to shun his platform X, formerly known as Twitter, due to supposed widespread antisemitism and said he may have to sue the organization.
Fortune
Elon Musk threatens ADL with lawsuit seeking billions in damages, blaming advocacy group for loss of advertising (opens Fortune)
Published Sep 4, 2023
Fortune's feed description
The tech tycoon alleges that at least $4 billion in damages ensued directly due to the anti-hate speech advocacy group.
ABC 12 Flint
Elon Musk blames ADL for 60% ad sales decline at X, threatens to sue (opens ABC 12 Flint)
Published Sep 4, 2023
ABC 12 Flint's feed description
X owner Elon Musk is threatening to sue the Anti-Defamation League for defamation, claiming that the nonprofit organization's statements about rising hate speech on the social media platform have torpedoed
AL.com
Elon Musk: Anti-Defamation League hurt X’s ad revenue by ‘falsely accusing’ him of anti-Semitism (opens AL.com)
Published Sep 4, 2023
AL.com's feed description
Ad sales are down 60% “primarily due to pressure on advertisers” mounted by the ADL, Musk said.
CNN
Elon Musk blames the ADL for 60% ad sales decline at X, threatens to sue (opens CNN)
Published Sep 4, 2023
CNN's feed description
X owner Elon Musk is threatening to sue the Anti-Defamation League for defamation, claiming that the nonprofit organization’s statements about rising hate speech on the social media platform have torpedoed X’s advertising revenue.
Townhall
Elon Musk Threatens to Sue the Anti-Defamation League (opens Townhall)
Published Sep 4, 2023
The Times of Israel
Musk threatens to sue ADL for billions, blaming US Jewish group for X’s revenue drop (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Sep 4, 2023
The Times of Israel's feed description
After joining anti-ADL campaign by white supremacist, owner of site once known as Twitter says he opposes antisemitism while accusing organization of 'trying to kill this platform'
FOX 5 New York
Elon Musk threatens to sue Anti-Defamation League claiming group caused loss of X’s ad revenue (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Sep 4, 2023
FOX 5 New York's feed description
In several social media posts, Elon Musk claims the ADL "almost succeeded in killing X/Twitter" and is threatening legal action.
Reason
'Free speech absolutist' Elon Musk threatens Anti-Defamation League with defamation lawsuit (opens Reason)
Published Sep 4, 2023
Reason's feed description
The billionaire said that the ADL's pressure campaign on advertisers to leave X over its content moderation policies was primarily responsible for a 60 percent drop in the site's U.S. ad revenue.
Gizmodo
Musk Says He'll Sue the Anti-Defamation League for 'Almost’ Killing Twitter (opens Gizmodo)
Published Sep 4, 2023
Gizmodo's feed description
The Chief Twit claims U.S. advertising revenue is down 60% and he's pinning the blame on the ADL.
CBS News
Elon Musk threatens to sue Anti-Defamation League over antisemitism claims (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 4, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Billionaire blames the civil rights group's analysis of hate speech on X for the social platform's falling ad revenue.
FOX Business
Elon Musk threatens to sue ADL for allegedly trying to ‘kill’ X/Twitter by 'falsely accusing' antisemitism (opens FOX Business)
Published Sep 4, 2023
FOX Business's feed description
Elon Musk threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League over X's 60% U.S. advertising slump, clarifying he's 'pro free speech, but against anti-Semitism."
The Guardian
Elon Musk threatens to sue Anti-Defamation League over lost X revenue (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 4, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
World’s richest man claims civil rights group has falsely accused site formerly known as Twitter of being antisemitic
RedState
Elon Musk Declares War on Anti-Defamation League, Announces Defamation Lawsuit (opens RedState)
Published Sep 4, 2023
Quartz
Elon Musk's feud with the Anti-Defamation League has been brewing all year (opens Quartz)
Published Sep 4, 2023
Quartz's feed description
Musk says X is suing the ADL for claiming hate speech surged on the platform once known as Twitter
Deadline
X/Twitter Owner Elon Musk Threatens Lawsuit Against ADL For “Unfounded Accusations” & Blames Them For Lost Revenue & Valuation (opens Deadline)
Published Sep 4, 2023
Deadline's feed description
Elon Musk is threatening to sue the Anti-Defamation League to clear the name of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The billionaire had previously blamed the organization for lo…
BizPac Review
‘Oh, the irony!’ Musk sues Anti-Defamation League for $22 BILLION for trying to destroy X with smears (opens BizPac Review)
Published Sep 4, 2023
BizPac Review's feed description
Musk is threatening to sue the ADL for defaming him as antisemitic and costing X revenue. He says they are trying to destroy the platform.
New York Post
X boss Elon Musk vows to sue ADL for $22B for ‘falsely accusing it and me of being antisemitic’ (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 4, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Elon Musk said in a series of tweets on Monday that he may sue the Anti-Defamation League for $22 billion, blaming the organization for X losing at least $4 billion in value over the past six month…
Digital Journal
Op-Ed: Musk says he’s suing the Anti-Defamation League for loss of revenue? (opens Digital Journal)
Published Sep 5, 2023
Digital Journal's feed description
Social media has no right to promote hate in any form. Keep it civil.
Digital Journal
Musk threatens to sue anti-defamation group for falling revenue (opens Digital Journal)
Published Sep 5, 2023
Digital Journal's feed description
Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, formerly Twitter, said he is considering suing a leading anti-defamation group.
Forbes
Anti-Defamation League Becomes Latest Anti-‘Woke’ Target After Elon Musk Threatens Lawsuit (opens Forbes)
Published Sep 5, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Musk accused the ADL of being responsible for X’s declining ad revenue.
Al Jazeera
Musk threatens to sue Anti-Defamation League over X’s falling revenue (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 5, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Billionaire owner of platform formerly known as Twitter says anti-Semitism accusations have hurt company’s bottom line.

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