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Elon Musk took to X on Wednesday to respond to a post from satirical news site The Babylon Bee with the comment, "It’s a big plus." The interaction, while brief, underscores Musk's continued engagement with conservative-leaning content on the platform he acquired in 2022. The Babylon Bee, known for its right-leaning satire, has seen its reach expand under Musk's ownership, aligning with his free speech advocacy.
The comment comes as X faces regulatory scrutiny in the EU and advertiser hesitancy, yet Musk's direct endorsements of certain creators may signal his strategy to cultivate niche communities. For investors and market observers, such gestures reinforce Musk's ideological branding of X as a platform for unfiltered discourse, potentially shaping user growth trends.
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It’s a big plus
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 20, 2026