Elon’s politics: how Musk became a driver of elections misinformation

The X owner, talking to Trump Monday, has cast doubt on mail ballots and claims there’s rampant non-citizen voting

When Elon Musk took over as owner of Twitter, researchers and elections officials feared a rampant spread of misinformation that would lead to threats and harassment and undermine democracy.

Their fears came true – and Musk himself has emerged as one of its main drivers.