Elon Musk has reinstated the account of right-wing extremist Alex Jones on X, reversing the platform's previous ban on Jones in 2018 for his repeated violations of policies against harassment and hate speech.

What Happened: Musk's decision followed an informal poll the billionaire posted on X, where approximately 70% of nearly 2 million respondents voted in favor of reinstating Jones.

Musk announced the decision early Sunday, saying, "The people have spoken and so it shall be." 

Also Read: Bill Ackman Backs Elon Musk Over Controversial Support For Antisemitic Post, Says 'The World Is A Vastly Better Place Because Of Him'

As a result of his comments, Jones, a notorious purveyor of misinformation, was ordered to pay over $1 billion in damages to the families of the Sandy Hook victims.

Now Read: Elon Musk Reportedly Did Something Unusual After Making An Offer To Buy Twitter

This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

Photo: Shutterstock