Will Harris-Walz ban X in the US after elections? Hints Elon Musk in cryptic post

Elon Musk has raised concerns that his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), could face significant legal and operational challenges in the United States if Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris wins the upcoming presidential election in November.

In a public statement on X, Musk cautioned against what he views as unprecedented attacks on free speech. He said that similar threats could emerge in the US should Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, assume power.

"The attacks this year on free speech are unprecedented in the 21st century. It will happen in America too if Kamala/Walz gain power," Musk posted.

Musk’s purported concerns appear to be influenced by recent events in Brazil, where X has encountered substantial legal issues. The platform was ordered to suspend its operations in Brazil by Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes.

The order came after Musk reportedly refused to appoint a legal representative for X in Brazil.

The situation escalated when threats were made against X's staff, following which the company announced on August 17 that it would shut down its office in Brazil.

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X's dispute with de Moraes stems from Musk's criticism of the judge, whom he labelled an "evil dictator cosplaying as a judge" after de Moraes ordered the suspension of X accounts that supported former president Jair Bolsonaro. In response, de Moraes initiated an investigation into claims that Musk used X to spread disinformation and undermine Brazil's democratic institutions.

In an official statement, X suggested that further actions against the platform in Brazil could be forthcoming, stating, "Soon, we expect Judge Alexandre de Moraes will order X to be shut down in Brazil - simply because we would not comply with his illegal orders to censor his political opponents."

(With inputs from agencies)