Journalists, ‘Swifties,’ and Left-Wing Figures Blast X as ‘Toxic’ and Flee After Trump’s Election Victory
Despite the exodus of left-wing users, X says it is still seeing record levels of engagement.

Liberal users are leaving X in a huff in the wake of President Trump’s 2024 election victory over the support of its owner, Elon Musk, for the President-elect and the platform’s right-ward shift.
Journalist Don Lemon posted a video on X announcing he was leaving the platform, saying he “once believed it was a place for honest debate and discussion, transparency and free speech.” However, he says it “does not serve that purpose” now.” He pointed to the new terms of service set to go into effect on November 15.
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