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Elon Musk reveals tragic personal reason for keeping Alex Jones Twitter ban

Headline from Newsweek

While Musk has reinstated the Twitter accounts of a number of controversial figures since taking over the platform, he is drawing the line at Jones.

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  1. Insider

    Elon Musk reinstated some banned Twitter accounts, but he drew the line at extremists like Alex Jones (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Elon Musk once called himself a "free speech absolutist," and has made moves to bring back some previously banned accounts, but within certain limits.

  2. The Daily Caller

    Elon Musk Explains Why Alex Jones Will Never Be Allowed Back On Twitter (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Elon Musk explained why InfoWars host Alex Jones would never be back on the platform just days after Musk reinstated former President Donald Trump.

  3. Insider

    Elon Musk referenced the Bible and said he won't allow Sandy Hook conspiracy theorist Alex Jones back on Twitter on the same day he reinstated Trump's account (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Elon Musk said he has "no mercy" for people who exploit children's deaths "for gain" when asked about bringing Alex Jones back to Twitter.

  4. The New Republic

    Elon Musk Says He Won’t Allow Alex Jones on Twitter. Remember What He Said About Trump? (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Elon Musk promised not to restore Alex Jones' Twitter account, just one day after letting Donald Trump come back to the platform.

  5. Breitbart News

    'No Mercy:' Elon Musk States Alex Jones Will Never Be Allowed Back to Twitter over Sandy Hook Comments (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Twitter owner Elon Musk recently doubled down on his refusal to allow InfoWars host Alex Jones back on the platform, blaming the broadcaster's comments about the Sandy Hook shooting for his permanent ban.

  6. Newsweek

    Elon Musk reveals tragic personal reason for keeping Alex Jones Twitter ban (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    While Musk has reinstated the Twitter accounts of a number of controversial figures since taking over the platform, he is drawing the line at Jones.

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