The social platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has stirred controversy by suspending the account of "White Dudes for Harris" following a high-profile fundraising event supporting Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential ambitions. The account, @dudes4harris, was reportedly suspended on Monday night for violating X's rules, according to Mike Nellis, one of its operators, who shared the news on his X page.
Nellis claimed the suspension was prompted by a user report and expressed frustration that the account remained suspended and restricted to "permanently in read-only mode" as of Tuesday morning. In a defiant post on X, Nellis attributed the suspension to unnerving figures like X owner Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr., suggesting they were threatened by the success of the fundraising efforts for Harris.
The fundraising event, which drew support from nearly 200,000 backers, including celebrities like Jeff Bridges, Josh Groban, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Lance Bass, reportedly raised $4 million for Harris' Democratic campaign.
The @dudes4harris account, which described itself simply as "Just a few dudes who support Kamala Harris," became a focal point of support and activism within X's community.
When approached for comment by HuffPost, X responded with an automated message stating they were busy and to check back later, reflecting the platform's handling of media inquiries amid ongoing scrutiny.
Elon Musk's ownership of X has been marked by controversy regarding free speech and moderation policies.
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