X Removes Graphic Video Elon Musk Shared Over Rules Violation

Move is rare case of company taking action involving its owner
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By Craig Trudell

March 14, 2024 at 2:15 PM UTC

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Elon Musk’s X took down a post its billionaire owner shared in response to a news report critical of how he and other pundits are politicizing lawlessness and violence in Haiti. The post violated X rules, according to a message that appeared for some users.

NBC News reported Wednesday that Musk and influencers he frequently interacts with on the social media service have been circulating unverified claims of cannibalism in Haiti. Musk responded to NBC posting its article on X, writing “What do you call this?” and sharing a graphic video clip purporting to show cannibalism.