Elon Musk's Twitter Acquisition: The Jet-Tracking Beef Story

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A new book claims that Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter was motivated by a personal feud with a college student who tracked his private jet, contradicting his public stance on free speech. The book details Musk's efforts to silence the student's Twitter account and his eventual acquisition of the platform for $44 billion. Despite claiming to prioritize free speech, Musk banned the student's account after the acquisition, showcasing his desire to control the platform and settle personal grievances.
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