Celebrities leave X following election and Musk's support for Trump
Following the November election, many celebrities are leaving Elon Musk's social media platform, X, previously known as Twitter. This exodus is linked to Musk's support for President-elect Donald Trump and his new government role. Notable figures like Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Lemon, and Bette Midler have announced their departures. Lemon cited X's new terms of service and a shift away from honest debate as reasons for leaving. The Guardian and the Berlin Film Festival also plan to exit X, citing concerns over the platform's content and its impact on political discourse. This trend mirrors a previous wave of celebrity departures after Musk's acquisition of the platform in 2022.