Progressives leave X for Bluesky after Trump's reelection
Following Donald Trump's reelection, many liberal users are leaving the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk. Notable figures, including journalists and media outlets, are suspending their accounts and moving to Bluesky, a platform seen as more welcoming to progressive voices. Bluesky has gained over a million new users since the election, as left-leaning individuals seek alternatives to X. The Guardian and other publications have criticized X as "toxic" and claim it no longer supports honest debate. Prominent departures include MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace and ex-CNN host Don Lemon, who cited X's new terms of service and Musk's influence on political discourse as reasons for their exits.