Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover: From Fury to Acquisition

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Elon Musk attempted to acquire Twitter after the then-CEO refused to ban the @ElonJet account, which tracked his private jet. Musk's unsuccessful petition led to his decision to buy Twitter for $44 billion in October 2022. After taking over, Musk suspended @ElonJet and ousted the former CEO and executives. The account's owner, Jack Sweeney, continued posting despite Musk's threats and legal action, showing a relaxed attitude towards the situation. Additionally, Sweeney also tracks high-profile individuals like Taylor Swift, who has accused him of threatening her safety by posting her locations.
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