Elon Musk Reinstates Alex Jones on X, Sparking Controversy

Elon Musk has reinstated right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on X after a poll showed that about 70% of respondents supported his return. Jones, who was ordered to pay nearly $1.5bn in damages for defaming the families of the Sandy Hook school killings, posted a video teaser of an X Spaces discussion with Musk and Andrew Tate. Musk, who considers himself a free speech absolutist, conducted the poll after previously vowing not to let Jones back on the platform. X has faced criticism for allegedly facilitating disinformation and extremist content since Musk took ownership.