Over 115,000 users leave X after Trump's election win

After Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US Presidential election, over 115,000 users deactivated their accounts on X, formerly Twitter. Many are moving to platforms like Bluesky, which has seen its user base double in 90 days. This mass departure follows Elon Musk's support for Trump and controversial changes to X, including reduced moderation and the restoration of banned accounts. Prominent figures, including journalists and The Guardian, have also announced their exit from the platform. The Guardian stated it will stop posting from its official accounts on X, citing concerns about the platform's toxicity and Musk's influence on politics. However, its journalists will still use X for news gathering.