Advertisers leave X after Elon Musk promotes antisemitic post

Adolf Goebbels
Published on Nov 18, 2023
Elon Musk created a firestorm of controversy after he liked an antisemitic post on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, calling it "the actual truth." Several major advertisers have announced they are leaving the platform, including IBM and Lionsgate. The White House also condemned Musk's comments. Nancy Cordes reports from Washington.

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