The second largest investor in Twitter, after Elon Musk, is the Saudis, which raises questions about what kinds of “free speech” Musk is really committed to. But it also raises questions around national security in the U.S.
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ChrisMurphyCT Thank you, ChrisMurphyCT . I, too, am very curious as to the Saudis heavy financial interest in Twitter...and what info they can get access to, and potentially use against, the users here. Just like the Chinese-owned TikTok.
ChrisMurphyCT yes, Biden will continue to round up his political enemies. In the name of democracy. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂