BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: Tristan Tate, the polarizing self-proclaimed influencer, recently utilized the platform X (formerly Twitter) to convey his gratitude towards Tesla CEO Elon Musk for the acquisition and subsequently transforming it into X.
Tristan has previously shown admiration for Musk, openly expressing his support for his choice to rebrand Twitter.
Moreover, the kickboxer-turned-influencer is thankful that he and his brother, Andrew Tate, can openly share their views on the platform, while others have banned them for their contentious views.
Tristan Tate says Elon Musk 'saved the world' by purchasing Twitter
In early 2022, Elon Musk revealed his intention to acquire the social media site Twitter. Initially, this announcement wasn't taken seriously, as the tech giant is known for his playful demeanor.
However, the situation turned serious when he initiated the process to purchase the company for a staggering $44 billion in 2022, as reported by The New York Times. After months of negotiations and discussions, the acquisition was officially completed in October 2022, sparking intense debate and divided opinions.
Some celebrated the move as a victory for free speech, while others feared that Musk's involvement might negatively impact their cherished social media platform.
In a recent tweet, Tristan Tate recalled the acquisition and expressed, "It’s almost as if one man buying one website has changed the entire narrative on the same old news stories. Real news is here. @elonmusk may have just saved the world."
The influencer probably highlighted how X (formerly Twitter) has become a platform for people to openly share their take on news stories as opposed to the supposed monopoly of mainstream media.
Tristan Tate's followers hail Elon Musk
Soon after Tristan Tate shared the post about Elon Musk "saving the world" by acquiring Twitter (now X), the influencer's followers replied with their perspectives.
One wrote, "Elon is a gangster," while another said, "Indeed, his contributions went beyond just championing free speech; he also enhanced all the features to create an unparalleled user experience that continues to evolve quickly."
"Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter has sent shockwaves through the establishment, signaling a power shift back to the people’s voice. Critics warn of chaos, yet forget that the marketplace of ideas thrives on diversity and debate, not censorship," elaborated another.
They continued, "If Musk restores a platform for all voices, it could dismantle echo chambers and force the powerful to face scrutiny instead of hiding behind selective silencing. This isn’t just about one man or one website; it’s a battle for the narrative control that’s been in the iron grip of a few."
"Could this be the wake-up call for a true digital democracy? Musk’s move isn’t just a purchase; it’s a direct challenge to the gatekeepers of information," concluded the user.
A person stated, "Elon Musk is the best thing to happen to the Internet of all time."
"While many still don’t realize how big of a shift his purchase was towards the future of humanity, hindsight will be 20/20 and we’ll look back on this time forever," expressed another.
