Twitter CEO Elon Musk spoke to former CNN host Don Lemon about launching a new political show on the platform. It has been reported business insider.
Lemon was fired on April 24. According to sources, the journalist has posted misogynistic posts online in the past. The presenter himself denied these allegations. CNN only confirmed Lemon’s departure, without providing further details.
“Have you thought about doing your show on the Twitter platform? It might be worth a try. There is a much larger audience. [по сравнению с CNN]’ said Musk.
The invitation came shortly after Musk posted his comment to another American host, Tucker Carlson, who was also immediately fired from Fox News.
“On our platform, unlike a one-way street, people can interact and criticize everything others say,” the Twitter head at the time said.
Also Elon Musk sureHe said on Twitter that he did not sign any deal with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to launch the show. He explained that the journalist’s project was completely autonomous and using Twitter only allowed Carlson to monetize the show. Musk said other creators could do the same.