Elon Musk refrains from going out after his bold remarks on social media, fearing a potential 'assassination threat'

Billionaire Elon Musk declared last Saturday that there's a looming possibility of something terrible happening to him, possibly even getting shot, in the literal sense. Following Twitter ownership, Elon Musk spoke about the importance of free speech and his future plans for the platform during a roughly 2-hour-long discussion.

He also asserts that he is 'certain' not to conduct any outdoor parades at this time, ensuring he remains in the safest environment. The world's richest billionaire shares that he always feels a risk or something bad happening to him, and if he were to act, assassins wouldn't be too hard to 'finish' him. Elon Musk also hopes that anti-fans won't resort to such actions and luck will always smile in the most urgent situations.

Earlier on November 18, Elon Musk relentlessly criticized App Store cutbacks, threatening to remove the Twitter app from the App Store as part of the app review process. Elon Musk called Apple's App Store fees '30% hidden tax on the Internet.' He also posted a poll for users to choose, suggesting that Apple should disclose all review actions that have affected customers, consumers outside the community.

He also declared that Apple has pulled most of its advertisements from Twitter. However, in a Twitter Spaces discussion lasting two hours, Musk clarified that Apple is the largest advertiser on Twitter. The tech giant, annually estimated to spend over $100 million (about 2.4 trillion) on ads on the microblogging platform.

Since October, after officially taking over Twitter, Elon Musk has initiated reforms to overhaul the entire platform. The American billionaire has cut about half of Twitter's workforce, including many employees regularly providing misleading information. Many Twitter employees have also resigned after Musk took over the management of this social media. Elon Musk also states a desire for freedom of speech on Twitter for everyone.

Freedom of speech is a platform showcasing democracy in action, and Twitter is the hub of the digital realm where crucial issues for humanity's future are debated. Musk once again advocates for freedom of speech and its significance, adding that ultimately, what we want is for no one to be oppressed.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk has ordered the suspension of Kanye West's account on charges of 'inciting violence' after the rapper posted a photo resembling the parentheses symbol. Immediately, Hollywood star Kanye West criticized Elon Musk's actions harshly, even boldly calling Musk a “Chinese hybrid, Chinese genetic.” Faced with Kanye West's criticism and anger, Elon Musk just laughed and stated that he considered it praise. Dismissing the Hollywood star's anger, Musk said Apple has 'completely rebooted' advertising on the microblogging platform.

Billionaire Elon Musk declares himself an advocate of 'freedom of speech.' He asserts that all content permitted by law should appear on Twitter, which falls under his ownership. Elon Musk also speaks about the importance of freedom of speech, affirming that everyone desires a future without oppression. Speeches and freedom of expression should not be suppressed, and everyone has the right to voice their opinions without fear of attack or unwarranted revenge.

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