"Elon Musk's Surprising Move: Restoring Alex Jones' Account"

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"Elon Musk's Surprising Move: Restoring Alex Jones' Account"
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Elon Musk has restored the Twitter account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, citing a poll on the platform that showed 70% in favor of reinstating him. This move raises concerns for advertisers who have left Twitter due to hate speech concerns. Musk, who has described himself as a free speech absolutist, stated that the decision was about protecting free speech rights. Jones, known for spreading conspiracy theories, repeatedly claimed that the Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax. Musk's decision marks a significant turnaround from his previous stance on not allowing Jones back on the platform.

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