Elon Musk Will Never Let Alex Jones Back On Twitter

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Musk says he has "no mercy" for someone like Jones.

At this point, no one is quite sure what Elon Musk is doing. News of Musk's unsettling decisions left many users questioning the future of Twitter. Hoards of employees quit or were laid off after Musk executed unrealistic demands.

Several controversial figures are returning to the platform as discussions about Twitter continue. The infamous head of Infowars, Alex Jones, was permanently banned from Twitter. The QAnon conspiracy theorist made incendiary remarks that resulted in him being axed from the app.

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Someone on Twitter wanted to know if Musk would approve of Jones's return. He reflected on a tragic loss he experienced in 2022.

“My firstborn child died in my arms," said the Tesla boss. "I felt his last heartbeat. I have no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame.”

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Musk is referring to Jones fueling conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre. Almost 10 years ago, Adam Lanza opened fire at the school, killing 27 people. For years, Jones insisted Sandy Hook was a government conspiracy. He used his platform to gain followers who harassed dozens of grieving families.

In a recent ruling, a judge ordered Jones to pay $1 billion to the victims. Still, Jones is fighting the judgment, but Musk remains unforgiving. This news arrives on the heels of Donald Trump and Kanye West returning to Twitter. As a result, users are bracing themselves as campaigns for the 2024 presidential election loom.

When Kyrie Irving supported a conspiracy video shared by Jones, he earned pushback, as well. Irving is returning to basketball following a brief suspension concerning anti-Semitism accusations.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.