Trump's niece slams Elon Musk and compares his handling of Twitter to disturbing 'Twilight Zone' episode

Elon Musk, who took over the reins of Twitter in October 2022, has received backlash from employees and users due to a series of actions he has taken - and Mary Trump is no exception. long list of reviews.

What happened: In recent weeks, the platform removed old blue checks that verified the identity of prominent users and distinguished them from impostors caused a huge outcry.

To keep blue checks, users now have to pay $8 a month, while companies have to cough up $1,000 a month, plus $50 for each affiliate and employee.

Although she didn't refer to the development, former President Donald Trump's niece, Mary Trump, took photos of Musk in a tweet on Sunday. "Good to see Musk turn Twitter into his own version of 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street,'" she wrote.

In calling out Musk, Mary Trump referenced an episode of the first season of the television series "Twilight Zone", in which alien invaders cause a blackout, creating havoc in a small community and exposing humanity's self-destructive behavior.

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In response to Mary Trump's tweet, one user wrote, "Well said! Perfect parallel."

Why it matters: After taking over Twitter, Musk cut more than half of the company's posts. The platform currently employs fewer than 2,000 people globally, down from around 7,500 before the takeover.

The billionaire has also alienated advertisers by pushing a free speech agenda that has allowed racism and misinformation to thrive on the platform. The move has since impacted Twitter's daily ad revenue.

In a recent Twitter Spaces conversation with the BBC, Musk said that Twitter is currently operating at breakeven and may soon return to profitability. He also said that several advertisers who previously fled the platform have returned.

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