Joy Reid and Don Lemon Leave X Amidst Controversy
MSNBC's Joy Reid and Don Lemon announce their departures from X, criticizing the platform's environment and new terms of service.
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Summary
MSNBC anchor Joy Reid and former CNN host Don Lemon have announced their exits from the social media platform X, expressing dissatisfaction with the site's environment post-Elon Musk's acquisition. Reid cited a toxic atmosphere filled with negativity as her primary reason for leaving, while Lemon pointed to changes in the terms of service. The duo's departure reflects a broader sentiment among some media figures who feel unsafe or unsupported on the platform, which Musk endeavored to reshape as a space for free speech.
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