Don Lemon’s relationship with Elon Musk and the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, is facing tension following a controversial interview. After Musk ended Lemon’s contract on X this Wednesday, Lemon shared his thoughts, urging his audience to form their own opinions about the situation.
In an Instagram video, the 58-year-old journalist expressed his dismay at Musk’s reaction to their interview. Lemon emphasized the importance of viewing the March 18 interview to understand the dispute fully.
He highlighted the strain in his relationship with Musk and X due to the interview, which touched on issues of hate speech on the platform and Musk’s responsibility for moderation.
Musk, 52, dismissed Lemon’s questions during the interview, stating he wasn’t obliged to respond to journalists. He mentioned participating in the interview solely because Lemon was on X and had requested it, indicating his general disinterest in such engagements.
Lemon explained his motive for the interview was to leverage free speech to maximize the reach of his work, considering Musk’s proclaimed commitment to free speech absolutism. However, Lemon remarked that Musk’s stance on free speech seemed limited, especially regarding critical questions from journalists like himself.
Lemon’s contract was terminated shortly after the interview, with Musk informing Lemon via text. Lemon’s sharing of these details sheds light on the complexities of free speech and media relationships in the digital age.
