Toxic tweeters could be reinstated

Free speech advocate Elon Musk has completed his controversial purchase of Twitter, making it more than likely that he will lift bans on some of the platform’s most offensive tweeters
 

10 BANNED TWITTER USERS WHO COULD RETURN

Donald Trump: Former U.S. president, media personality and businessman 
Ban: After rioters storm U.S. Capitol 
Claims he will not rejoin Twitter

Kanye West (aka Ye): U.S. rapper, songwriter, record producer and fashion designer
Ban: Antisemitic remarks
        
David Duke: U.S. white supremacist, conspiracy theorist and former member of Ku Klux Klan 
Ban: Hateful conduct

Marjorie Taylor Greene: U.S. politician, businesswoman and far-right conspiracy theorist
Ban: Covid-19 misinformation

David Icke: UK conspiracy theorist who believes aliens control Earth – former TV sports broadcaster 
Ban: Covid-19 misinformation

Alex Jones: U.S. far-right radio show host, white supremacist and conspiracy theorist
Ban: Abusive behaviour
        
Mike Lindell: U.S. businessman, political activist and conspiracy theorist
Ban: Spreading Trump election loss lies

Laura Loomer: U.S. far-right journalist and anti-Muslim political activist 
Ban: Hate speech against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

Martin Shkreli: U.S. former drug firm CEO who raised price of HIV treatment by 5,455%
Ban: Harassing reporter Lauren Duca

Milo Yiannopoulos: UK white supremacist who ridicules feminism
Ban: Racist abuse of actress Leslie Jones


Sources: Gizmodo, TechCrunch 
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