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MAGA vs. Musk: Shadow Banning Allegations Ignite Feud

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-28T22:17:48.866195+05:30

- Accusations have emerged within the MAGA community against Elon Musk, alleging shadow banning of conservative critics on X, formerly Twitter. - Prominent conservative Laura Loomer claims her blue verification badge was revoked after criticizing Musk's pro-immigration stance, sparking claims of retaliatory censorship. - Musk defends X's algorithm, stating it reduces reach for accounts frequently blocked/muted by credible users, intensifying the debate over free speech and content moderation. Source: [The Economic Times](http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/has-elon-musk-shadow-banned-his-conservative-critics-including-laura-loomer-on-x-formerly-twitter-users-accuse-him-of-betrayal-as-maga-war-erupts-over-his-immigration-views/articleshow/116743714.cms), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/maga-backlash-influencers-say-elon-musk-censors-anti-immigration-views-on-x-11735387547146.html)

Accusations have emerged within the MAGA community against Elon Musk, alleging shadow banning of conservative critics on X, formerly Twitter.
Prominent conservative Laura Loomer claims her blue verification badge was revoked after criticizing Musk's pro-immigration stance, sparking claims of retaliatory censorship.
Musk defends X's algorithm, stating it reduces reach for accounts frequently blocked/muted by credible users, intensifying the debate over free speech and content moderation.

Source: The Economic Times, Mint