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Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO, responded with profanity to advertisers who left his social media platform, X, over antisemitic content
In an interview at the New York Times DealBook Summit, Musk apologized for agreeing with an anti-Jewish post in a tweet on Nov. 15.
He faced criticism for supporting a user who falsely claimed Jewish people were stoking hatred against white people.
Musk's comments intensified pressure on X and its Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino, who confirmed her continued role at the company.
Advertisers, including Walt Disney, suspended ads on X.
Musk faced criticism for supporting a user's claim about Jewish people in a tweet, leading to a fallout with advertisers, including Disney.
Musk responded with profanity to advertisers leaving X, formerly Twitter, and rejected the idea of being blackmailed.
Musk's comments are seen as a potential closing chapter for brands doing business with X, affecting its relationships with advertisers.
Yaccarino, X's CEO, mentioned Musk's apology and presented X's perspective as standing at the intersection of Free Speech and Main Street.
Musk defended his environmental impact through Tesla, claiming he had done more for the environment than any single human on Earth.
Musk's controversial post drew condemnation from the White House, and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned of the crisis of rising antisemitism.
Major companies suspended ads on X, and Musk suggested that an advertiser boycott could lead to the company's failure.
Musk traveled to Israel, where he expressed opposition to antisemitism, received a symbolic dog-tag, and discussed the issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The interview covered topics such as freedom of speech, the environment, U.S. presidential politics, and Musk's perspectives on various issues.