Elon Musk Reinstates Alex Jones on X After Public Poll

Elon Musk has restored the Twitter account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, citing a poll that showed 70% in favor of reinstating him. This move raises concerns for advertisers who have left the platform due to hate speech concerns. Musk, who previously refused to let Jones back on the platform, now claims it is about protecting free speech rights. Jones had been permanently banned in 2018 for abusive behavior and for repeatedly calling the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax. Musk's decision comes amidst a wave of brands pulling their ads from Twitter over concerns of appearing alongside extremist content.