elon Musk‘s X Activity Reveals Heavy Focus on Politics and Self-Promotion
New York, NY – A recent analysis of Elon Musk’s activity on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, reveals the billionaire spends a significant amount of time posting about politics, often engaging with fringe viewpoints, and promoting himself. The findings, reported by NBC News’s David Ingram, offer a data-backed look into Musk’s prolific and often controversial online presence.
Between September 17th and October 17th, Musk posted 1,716 times - averaging over 55 posts per day.Nearly half, 49 percent, of those posts centered on political topics, frequently veering into extreme or unsubstantiated claims. Ingram’s analysis also highlighted Musk’s focus on the race of individuals in entertainment, including criticism directed at child actors.
The data underscores observations about Musk’s online behavior, providing concrete figures to support the perception of frequent political commentary and self-promotion. Over the 30-day period,Musk posted about himself 109 times,and routinely amplified posts from accounts dedicated solely to praising him. this pattern suggests a deliberate effort to cultivate a specific online image and reinforce his public persona.
Musk’s ownership of X has been marked by significant changes to the platform’s policies and content moderation practices, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and hate speech. This latest analysis offers a glimpse into the content being prioritized – or at least, personally promoted - by the platform’s owner, adding another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding its direction.
