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How Donald Trump and Elon Musk killed Twitter, with Marty Baron and Zoe Schiffer

Decoder with Nilay Patel

CHAPTER

Twitter's Turmoil: From Insurrection to Musk's Takeover

This chapter explores the chaotic events surrounding Twitter before and after the January 6th insurrection, detailing the company's inadequate response to the crisis leading to Trump's ban. It further examines the transformative effects of Elon Musk's acquisition on the platform's direction, user experience, and its implications for content creators ahead of the 2024 elections.

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