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These 15 people banned from Twitter could be brought back by Elon Musk

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A look at some of the big names, like Donald Trump and Steve Bannon, who may be allowed to return to the social media platform following Musk's $44B takeover.

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  1. The Daily Caller

    Twitter Users Are Threatening To Ditch Platform Over Elon Musk Purchase (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Twitter users have threatened to deactivate their accounts after news broke that Twitter may approve Elon Musk's offer to buy the technology giant on Monday.

  2. The Guardian

    Banned from Twitter: accounts that may be reprieved after Musk takeover (opens The Guardian)

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    From Donald Trump to David Icke, many high-profile casualties of Twitter’s policy enforcement have an interest in a new broom

  3. The Guardian

    Could Elon Musk’s Twitter welcome back Donald Trump and Katie Hopkins? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Experts says any move to reinstate banned accounts would prove a costly mistake

  4. The Daily Signal

    Elon Musk Buys Twitter. Will He Bring Back Banned Users? (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Twitter accepts billionaire Elon Musk’s $44 billion purchase offer. Will banned users return to the social media site?

  5. Newsweek

    These 15 people banned from Twitter could be brought back by Elon Musk (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A look at some of the big names, like Donald Trump and Steve Bannon, who may be allowed to return to the social media platform following Musk's $44B takeover.

  6. Media Matters for America

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