Coverage dated April 25, 2022

The View: Elon Musk Only Protecting Free Speech of 'Straight White Men'

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During their second episode following their spring break, the cackling coven of ABC’s The View decided to spout off about billionaire Elon Musk acquiring Twitter and his promise to promote free speech.

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The View: Elon Musk Only Protecting Free Speech of 'Straight White Men' (opens NewsBusters)
Published Apr 25, 2022
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During their second episode following their spring break, the cackling coven of ABC’s The View decided to spout off about billionaire Elon Musk acquiring Twitter and his promise to promote free speech.
Fox News
MSNBC analyst: Elon Musk's free speech is 'white men' saying whatever they want (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 25, 2022
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MSNBC political analyst Anand Giridharadas claimed that Elon Musk only cares about free speech when it comes to white men.
Fox News
'The View' blasts 'troll' Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter: 'Free speech of straight, White men' (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 25, 2022
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The co-hosts of "The View" blasted Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter Monday, calling him a "Twitter troll," and claiming the site would be a place of free speech for "straight, White men."
Breitbart News
ABC's Hostin: Elon Musk's Twitter 'About Free Speech of Straight White Men’ (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 25, 2022
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ABC's legal analyst Sunny Hostin said Tuesday on ABC's "The View" that Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter was about "free speech of straight white men." | Clips

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