Did Twitter CEO Elon Musk announce in a tweet that he is "buying Snapchat and deleting all the filters"? No, that's not true: There is no publicly available evidence to suggest that Musk said or tweeted such a statement. The "tweet" in th
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PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, Elon Musk didn't tweet that he’s buying Snapchat
Elon Musk said he’s buying Snapchat.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Tim Cook Did NOT Tweet "Now Pay 30%" At Elon Musk
Did Apple CEO Tim Cook tell Elon Musk that his "feedback is appreciated" and demand that he "pay 30%" after the Twitter CEO claimed that Apple seeks to suppress free speech? No, that's not true: The wisecrack had appeared on other Twitter
AllSides→ Twitter ends COVID-19 misinformation policy after Musk promises ‘general amnesty’ for suspended accounts
https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/twitter-ends-covid-19-misinformation-policy-musk-promises-general-amnesty-suspended-accounts
AllSides→ No, CNN Didn’t Say Musk Could Threaten Free Speech by Letting People Speak Freely
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/cnn-musk-could-threaten-free-speech/ On Nov.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: CNN Did NOT Say That ‘Elon Musk Could Threaten Free Speech On Twitter By Literally Allowing People To Speak Freely’
Did CNN publish an article or a news report stating that "Elon Musk could threaten free speech on Twitter by literally allowing people to speak freely"? No, that's not true: As of November 28, 2022, the CNN website had not published such
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Say He Will Go Back On Twitter When Elon Musk Calls Him Daddy
Did former President Donald Trump say in a post on Truth Social, his social media platform, that he will return to Twitter when Elon Musk, the social media platform's new owner and CEO, calls him "daddy"? No, that's not true: Trump has no
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Show Twitter Employees Protesting Elon Musk
Did Twitter employees protest Elon Musk by marching in gay pride regalia with a banner after he became the owner of Twitter? No, that's not true: There have been no reports of Twitter employees protesting Musk's ownership by marching with
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk NOT Charging Journalists Using ‘They/Them’ Pronouns $16 For Blue Check Verification Of Accounts
Is Twitter owner Elon Musk charging journalists who use the non-gendered pronouns "they/them" $16 per month to secure a blue check verification -- twice the price as other users? No, that's not true: The claim is satire and neither Twitte
The Dispatch→ Did Elon Musk Use a Poll to Decide if Trump Could Return to Twitter?
Yes.The post Did Elon Musk Use a Poll to Decide if Trump Could Return to Twitter? appeared first on The Dispatch.
Poynter→ PolitiFact: Is Elon Musk under federal investigation? Here’s what we know
This piece first appeared on PolitiFact.com, written by Contributing Writer Michael Majchrowicz. Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover of Twitter has generated plenty of headlines. But one headline being shared on […] The post PolitiFact: Is Elon Mu
PolitiFact→ Is Elon Musk under federal investigation? Here’s what we know
Elon Musk’s activities prompted some federal officials to discuss opening a probe into his Twitter purchase. A court filing suggested some were underway. President Biden on Nov. 9 said Musk’s foreign relationships merit scrutiny, but he didn’t
Logically→ An outgoing employee suspended Elon Musk’s Twitter account after job cuts at the company.
Elon Musk's Twitter account has not been suspended and remains active. The account that has been suspended belonged to a Musk impersonator.
The Dispatch→ Elon Musk’s Twitter Debacle
Will the mountain bluebird become an albatross?The post Elon Musk’s Twitter Debacle appeared first on The Dispatch.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: The Independent Did NOT Publish Article Purporting Elon Musk’s Father Covered Up Cat Abuse Claims
Did The Independent, an online British daily newspaper, publish an article by reporter Graeme Massie with the headline, "Elon Musk's father paid college $125,000 to ignore animal abuse claims"? No, that's not true: The Independent never p
Poynter→ Elon Musk keeps Birdwatch alive — under a new name
After tech billionaire Elon Musk bought Twitter, some thought Birdwatch was bound for extinction. However, despite being a frequent target of citizen fact-checkers — and sharing falsehoods himself — Musk […] The post Elon Musk keeps Birdwatch
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, a ‘disgruntled ex-employee’ did not suspend Elon Musk’s Twitter account
“DISGRUNTLED EX-EMPLOYEE? Twitter CEO Elon Musk's account is presently suspended.”
Truth or Fiction?→ Were Elon Musk and Donald Trump Both Complaining About ‘Activists’?
As criticism mounted surrounding Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, a comedy writer gained attention on the platform with a post that had other users comparing Musk to right-wing former United States President Donald Trump. On November 4 2022, Musk
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Was NOT Killed In SpaceX Rocket Test
Was billionaire Elon Musk killed in a rocket testing mishap at his space exploration company, SpaceX? No, that's not true: Musk has been active on his verified Twitter account since the claim was published and news organizations were not
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Fire Twitter Employees Over Their Pronouns On November 4, 2022
Did Elon Musk fire Twitter employees on November 4, 2022 for telling him their pronouns ? No, that's not true: These online rumors were based on a satirical article published before the tech billionaire completed the acquisition of Twitte
Logically→ Elon Musk fired Twitter’s head of legal affairs and policy on air during Joe Rogan’s podcast.
Although Musk terminated Vijaya Gadde, he didn't do it on Joe Rogan's podcast. The video contains clips from different podcasts.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Congratulate Musk On October 27, 2022, For Buying Twitter
Did former President Donald Trump send out an October 27, 2022, statement congratulating Tesla owner and billionaire Elon Musk for purchasing Twitter? No, that's not true: Trump's spokesperson said the claim is not real. Trump has comment
Snopes→ Not a Real News Article: ‘Musk’s Twitter Takeover Threatens Our Democracy with Unrestricted Speech’
Social media users shared a screenshot of a headline that was published by what appeared to be a parody Twitter account.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Twitter Did NOT Suspend Elon Musk’s Account
Did Twitter suspend the account belonging to Elon Musk, the billionaire who launched a buyout bid for the social media giant? No, that's not true: The account that Twitter suspended uses a deceptive spelling of Musk's name. Twitter did no
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Trump still didn’t tweet his thanks to Elon Musk, and isn’t back on Twitter
On Oct. 19, Donald Trump tweeted, “Thank you Elon Musk, I’m back!!!”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Elon Musk has not given Donald Trump his Twitter account back
“Donald Trump is back on Twitter,” thanks to Elon Musk.
Snopes→ Elon Musk Argues Twitter is Better Off Without a Board of Directors – Is He Right?
Musk, who revived his bid for Twitter after the social media company’s board sued to enforce the deal, has been very critical of its board.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – Claim that Musk will supply hypersonic jet for Ukrainian war effort lacks substance
“The U.S. & Elon Musk reveal new hypersonic jet to help Ukraine.”
Snopes→ Musk Cites Whistleblower As New Reason to Exit Twitter Deal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has again filed paperwork to terminate his agreement to buy Twitter, this time based on information in a whistleblower complaint filed by Twitter’s former head of security.
Snopes→ Musk Tweet Joking About Buying Manchester United Causes Stir
Elon Musk caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United, then saying several hours later that it was a joke.
Snopes→ Elon Musk Sells $7B in Tesla Shares Ahead of Twitter Fight
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Snopes→ Musk Countersuit Accuses Twitter of Fraud
Elon Musk accused Twitter of fraud in a countersuit over his aborted $44 billion deal for the social media company, which he said held back necessary information and misled his team about its true user base.
Snopes→ Twitter-Musk Takeover Dispute Heading for an October Trial
Tesla CEO Elon Musk lost his fight to delay Twitter’s lawsuit against him as a Delaware judge set an October trial.
AllSides→ Fact Check: Was Elon Musk’s account “suspended on Twitter after backing out of $44B deal”?
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/jul/11/viral-image/no-twitter-didnt-suspend-elon-musks-account/
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, Twitter didn’t suspend Elon Musk’s account
Elon Musk’s account “is suspended on Twitter after backing out of $44B deal.”
Snopes→ Elon Musk Says He’s Terminating $44B Twitter Buyout Deal
Elon Musk’s tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapse — after the Tesla CEO sent a letter to Twitter's board Friday saying he is terminating the acquisition.
Snopes→ Elon Musk Says He’s Terminating $44B Twitter Buyout Deal
Twitter did not immediately respond to a message for comment.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Well-Regulated Militia Was NOT Restricted To 1 Musket, 2 Spare Flints, 24 Bullets — That Was The Minimum For ‘Citizen’
When the Second Amendment was passed in 1791, was a well-regulated militia restricted to one musket, two spare flints and 24 bullets? No, that's not true: The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does not define what a well-regulated
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Just Destroy A Chinese Spy Satellite With a SpaceX Rocket
Did Elon Musk "just save us" by destroying a Chinese spy satellite with a SpaceX rocket? No, that's not true: This is a baseless clickbait video manufactured for views. There are news stories from late 2021 about close calls between two S
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Is NOT Considering Buying Keystone XL Pipeline — Claim Is From A Satirical Site
Is Elon Musk considering buying the Keystone XL pipeline? No, that's not true: This claim appeared on a satirical website with a clear disclaimer on its About Us page. It is the work of Christopher Blair, a notorious liberal prankster who