"Elon Musk Revives Alex Jones' Controversial Social Media Presence on X"

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Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), has allowed controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones back on the platform, reversing his previous statement that the ban on Jones would not be lifted. Jones, known for spreading false conspiracies, joined Musk and others in a live chat on Sunday. The decision to reinstate Jones has raised concerns about advertiser response, as some have already pulled ads from X due to Musk's endorsement of antisemitic comments. Jones has faced legal trouble for falsely claiming that the Sandy Hook shooting was staged, resulting in nearly $1.5 billion in damages awarded to the families of the victims.
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