Trump's election win prompts over 115,000 users to leave X for Bluesky

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After Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, over 115,000 users deactivated their accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter. This marks the largest drop in users since Elon Musk took over the platform in 2022. Many users are moving to Bluesky, which has seen its sign-ups double to 15 million in just 90 days. The platform gained one million new users in the week following the election, as criticisms of X's moderation policies and Musk's influence grow. Prominent figures and organizations, including The Guardian, have announced their departure from X. The Guardian cited concerns over Musk's impact on the platform's independence and stated it would no longer post from its official accounts.


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