Staff Reports
Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, now rebranded as X, has emerged as a catalyst for Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House, according to the latest from Rasmussen Reports. The survey highlights how Musk’s unorthodox approach to social media has captured the attention of conservatives, who are now flocking to the platform as it embraces free speech.
Musk, known for his innovative ventures like Tesla and SpaceX, threw down a whopping $44 billion to buy Twitter in 2022, and ever since, he has been on a mission to dismantle the censorship that plagued conservative voices. A full-on speech-simplifying crusade was initiated by Musk, who began implementing changes that have particularly benefitted right-leaning users and even the former president himself. Regular users of the platform have expressed their approval of these shifts, with Rasmussen reporting that 43% noted improvements under Musk’s stewardship, while only 27% felt otherwise.
Interestingly, the survey indicates a significant uptick in user engagement. A solid 42% of those surveyed claimed they were using X more frequently following Musk’s takeover, compared to just 24% who reported the opposite. Clearly, Musk has managed to achieve a level of user satisfaction that even Facebook may find enviable—for those who aren’t too busy sharing vacation pictures, of course.
More are using and liking @X since Elon Musk bought it @elonmusk's golden touch just gets brighter – @Rasmussen_Poll https://t.co/nZcQubLEWR via @dcexaminer
— Paul Bedard (@SecretsBedard) December 4, 2024
While X has traditionally lagged behind platforms like Facebook in terms of overall users, it appears Musk’s adjustments have made a substantial impact. The platform now boasts a 40% user rate, compared to 55% who don’t partake. That’s a notable increase from pre-Musk days and suggests that conservatives are once again finding a home where their ideas can flourish without the suffocating hand of ‘woke’ censorship.
The partisan divide in user experience is striking, with 64% of Republicans claiming improvements post-Musk, contrasted with a mere 29% of Democrats who share that sentiment. Even more telling, 55% of Republicans said they’re using X more frequently, while only 34% of Democrats echoed that enthusiasm. As Musk continues to strengthen his collaboration with Trump and work on shrinking the massive government footprint, it’s no surprise that these developments haven’t gone unnoticed by left-leaning users, some of whom have opted for alternatives like the newly minted Bluesky. The political battlefield continues to shift, and it seems Musk is wielding his social media sword with finesse—much to the chagrin of the liberal establishment.
