Twitter Users Overwhelmingly Vote for Elon Musk to Resign as CEO
A majority of over 17 million Twitter voters support Elon Musk stepping down as head of the social media platform. Musk promises to honor the results of the poll, which emerges amid intense criticism of his leadership.
Twitter users vote overwhelmingly for Elon Musk to step down as CEO of the social media platform in a poll he creates and promises to honor. Over 17.5 million votes pour in before the poll closes, with 57.5% of participants supporting his departure and 42.5% opposing the move. Musk remains silent on the final results early Monday morning, though he cautions users to "be careful what you wish for" just before the voting concludes.
This public vote takes place as Musk faces intense backlash over a series of controversial decisions since his October takeover of the company. Growing frustration stems from mass layoffs, the suspension of several journalists, and the reinstatement of previously banned far-right accounts. The mounting criticism drives many users to seek alternative platforms, prompting a chaotic shift in how people use the social network.
The poll coincides with a brief but highly criticized policy change that prohibits users from promoting rival social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. After widespread pushback, Musk clarifies that casually sharing links is acceptable but relentless free advertising of competitors is absurd. By Sunday evening, the restrictive policy language completely vanishes from Twitter's official rules page.