The Information, a respected news outlet, initially reported on the downsizing of the election integrity team, a claim partially confirmed by none other than Elon Musk himself, in a post on X’s platform. Astonishingly, X opted to eliminate all four members of the Dublin, Ireland-based election integrity team, with Aaron Rodericks at the helm. Just yesterday, X’s CEO, Linda Yaccarino, had publicly stated the company’s intentions to expand both its safety and election teams worldwide, as reported by The Financial Times. Less than a month ago, X had been actively seeking to hire a leader for civic integrity and elections, with a particular focus on combatting disinformation. In a LinkedIn post, Rodericks had even stated, “If you have a passion for protecting the integrity of elections and civic events, X is certainly at the center of the conversation.”
X Slashes Election Integrity Team by Over Half, Sparks Controversy Amid EU Disinformation Woes
Company's Drastic Move to Cut Election Integrity Staff Raises Questions About Commitment to Tackling Disinformation
