X reports record user engagement during US elections, says Musk

Elon Musk announced that his social media platform, X, has reached record usage during the U.S. elections, with 434.1 billion global user seconds recorded. There was a 15.5% increase in new user sign-ups, particularly during the vote count.

Musk, a prominent supporter of Donald Trump, encouraged his followers to vote Republican. He also shared that X is now the top news app in Canada and ranks second in Norway.

Musk has financially backed Trump's campaign with $120 million, making him a significant contributor to the Republican Party. Following Trump's election victory, Musk's net worth increased by $20.9 billion, boosting his influence in the tech industry.