X removes Community Note correcting Pentagon's Yemen claims

Community Notes on the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, have been removed after the Pentagon's account faced criticism for calling a journalist "deceitful." The Pentagon run account shared comments from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth related to allegations that he leaked sensitive information about a Yemen military strike to The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief. The original post sparked controversy. Users added a Community Note stating that the Pentagon's claims were misleading, asserting that the White House and other officials had confirmed the text thread's authenticity. However, by Tuesday afternoon, the note was no longer attached to the Pentagon’s tweet. Journalists noted the removal of the Community Note, with some accusing X of censoring information. The company claims these notes represent user opinions and cannot be altered by its staff. This led to a debate among users, with some defending the voting system for Community Notes while others suggested it could suppress factual information due to political biases. Meanwhile, Hegseth remained firm in his criticism of the journalist, saying he is known for spreading false information. Despite the controversy, similar Community Notes were still active on other posts on the platform. The White House has confirmed the legitimacy of the text thread.