Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), is embroiled in a legal battle with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

Musk's support for the hashtag #BanTheADL triggered this controversy, leading him to announce the defamation lawsuit against the ADL.

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The announcement gained widespread attention, accumulating millions of views, likes, retweets, and comments within hours.

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Musk clarified his position, stating his support for free speech while opposing all forms of anti-Semitism.

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He shared an article from Tablet, an online Jewish magazine, which criticized the ADL for aligning with Al Sharpton, despite his history of apparent anti-Semitism.

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The Tablet article labeled Sharpton as "America's only living pogrom leader" and accused the ADL of tarnishing its reputation.

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Musk further supported his stance by sharing an NPR article from 2009 that questioned the ADL's claims about rising anti-Semitism in North America.

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The NPR article also highlighted skepticism about the influence of pro-Israel lobbyists, with the ADL being a prominent player.

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The legal battle between X and the ADL raises important questions about free speech, anti-Semitism, and the role of influential organizations in online discourse.

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