Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter led to mass employee departures and internal instability, yet the platform continued to function. Musk prioritized a free-speech agenda, reinstating some accounts while banning others for controversial posts. He released internal documents known as the Twitter Files, which fueled debate about past content moderation practices. His leadership also caused the dissolution of Twitter’s Trust and Safety Council, leading to concerns over increased hate speech. Musk made impulsive decisions, such as banning flight-tracking accounts after a personal threat, and briefly targeted journalists before backtracking. Public backlash and a poll showing majority disapproval led Musk to consider stepping down, admitting mistakes and expressing exhaustion.