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The billionaire expressed interest in buying Twitter in spring of 2022. Here's a look at the whirlwind of events that followed
The (eventual) sale
Musk agreed to buy Twitter in April 2022, but later tried to back out. The matter went to court.
Elon Musk has added Twitter to the list of his companies, which includes Tesla and SpaceX. Here are the major twists and turns in his tumultuous courtship of the social network.
The Early Stages
After the sale became official, 'Chief Twit' was quick to make changes.
Elon Musk starts and grows bold companies that revolutionize their industries. But Twitter needs something more to become a success story.
Musk and Twitter's employees
Musk's had a dicey relationship with Twitter's staff.
The 'Twitter Blue' Saga
Twitter's paid subscription service
"I don't bet against this guy," said one investor in Elon Musk's Tesla and Twitter. Others worry that the chaos at Twitter will continue dragging down Tesla values.
Twitter and Free Speech
Misinformation has been rampant on the platform
The two popular social media services have amassed such an entrenched community of users that displacing the platforms is no small feat. Experts say it might not stay that way forever.
NPR's status on Twitter
NPR became the first major news organization to 'quit' Twitter
