Business Wars Flipping the Bird: Elon vs Twitter | Assassination Coordinates | 5
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Jul 17, 2025 
Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, dives into the chaos surrounding his recent takeover of Twitter. He discusses the tumultuous wave of resignations and the intense atmosphere among staff following his high-demand leadership style. The conversation touches on the challenges of content moderation and his evolving views on free speech amidst public scrutiny. Musk also reflects on the absurdity of billion-dollar decisions and the implications of his actions for user safety and journalistic integrity, blending serious topics with a touch of humor.
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Elon's Twitter Ultimatum Sparks Exodus
- Elon Musk sent a stark ultimatum to Twitter staff: "My extremely hardcore way, or the highway."
- Roughly 1,200 employees resigned following his demand to commit fully to his vision.
Elon Engages Users Mid-flight
- Elon engaged with 100,000 users on Twitter Spaces while flying to DC, just weeks after reinstating several controversial accounts.
- He openly discussed challenges and dangers of running Twitter under the banner of free speech.
ElonJet Ban Shifts Free Speech Stance
- Elon banned the popular ElonJet account that tracked his private jet's location after citing personal safety concerns.
- This marked a shift from earlier commitments to free speech and ignited wider censorship actions.