Elon Musk.
Elon Musk.
  • Elon Musk said that many large advertisers are "oppressors" of free speech.
  • His comment came after several corporations said they would pause ads on X amid an antisemitism controversy.
  • Musk sparked controversy after appearing to endorse an antisemitic post on the platform.

Elon Musk said many large advertisers are "oppressors" of free speech after several corporations said they would pause ads on X amid an antisemitism controversy.

Musk posted encouraging users to sign up for the Premium+ version of X, which he said does not have ads, and added: "Many of the largest advertisers are the greatest oppressors of your right to free speech."