NPR Quits Twitter Amid Spat With Elon Musk Over ‘State’ Media Label

NPR Quits Twitter Amid Spat With Elon Musk Over ‘State’ Media Label
The headquarters for National Public Radio, or NPR, is seen in Washington, on Sept. 17, 2013. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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National Public Radio (NPR) left Twitter after it was labeled by the social media firm as a “state-affiliated media,” according to the public broadcaster in an article published Wednesday.

However, as of Wednesday morning, NPR’s account was still online. The outlet—currently labeled as “government-funded Media”—posted several consecutive Twitter posts telling users that they can download the NPR app, sign up for its newsletter to “[walk] you through all the stories you need,” to sign up for specific email-based newsletters, and to access it on other social media platforms like Facebook or TikTok.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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