X One of the Only ‘Free Speech Platforms Left’ on the Internet: Senator to Elon Musk

Published on April 23, 2024

An Australian senator has sung the praises of Elon Musk and X Corporation, putting him at odds with the prime minister and politicians from both major parties. United Australia Senator Ralph Babet described X as one of the only free speech social media platforms out there, in response to a post from Mr. Musk. Mr. Musk is at loggerheads with the Australian government over a take-down order for posts related to the alleged stabbing of a Christian bishop. On April 22, the X owner sarcastically praised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, sharing a post from a profile “data hazard” that included an extract from a recent press conference....