False Claim about Elon Musk Banning Stephen King from Social Media Platform

SOURCE www.factcheck.org
Elon Musk did not ban author Stephen King from his social media platform X despite false claims. King remains active on X and debunked the rumor. King has a history of criticizing Musk's support for Trump. The rumor originated from a satirical article on Esspots, a subsidiary of SpaceXMania. King eventually announced leaving X due to a toxic atmosphere.

Key Points

  • Rumor originated from a satirical article on Esspots
  • King criticized Musk's support for Trump
  • King eventually announced leaving X due to toxic atmosphere

Pros

  • Elon Musk did not ban Stephen King from his social media platform X
  • King debunked the false claim and remains active on X

Cons

  • Spread of misinformation on social media