Elon Musk to Reinstate Controversial Commentator Nick Fuentes on X

‘I cannot claim to be a defender of free speech, but then permanently ban someone who hasn’t violated the law,’ Mr. Musk said.
Elon Musk to Reinstate Controversial Commentator Nick Fuentes on X
Elon Musk gestures as he attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, on June 16, 2023. Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters
Tom Ozimek
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X owner Elon Musk has agreed to reinstate the account of controversial commentator Nick Fuentes, with the tech mogul saying he believes it’s better to have contentious views aired openly on the platform where they can be subjected to scrutiny and debate rather than to “grow simmering in the darkness.”

Mr. Musk made the announcement in response to a post on X by a user who called on him to “bring Nick Fuentes back on Twitter,” referring to the platform by its former name.
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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