# Elon Musk's X Problems

> Elon Musk's X behavior sparks debate over platform use.
- Title: Elon Musk's X Problems · Lex on Tech | Shortify
- Summary: Elon Musk's X behavior sparks debate over platform use. Elon Musk's actions on X raise questions about whether users can still benefit from the platform…
- Keywords: elon musk, trans users, antisemitism, musk, twitter, tesla, jewish people, nazi, racism, transgender, el on, Elon
- Source: Lex on Tech — https://lexontech.org/x-is-bad-though
- Author: Lex Friedman
- Published: 2026-10-11T23:48:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elon musk, x, trans users, antisemitism, musk, twitter, tesla, jewish people, nazi, racism, transgender, el on
## John Gruber's praise
John Gruber is a great writer and smart as hell who inspires success with Daring Fireball and The Talk Show.
## X's recent growth
X has gained popularity with Elon Musk's leadership and new Apple executives posting there.
## Elon Musk's antisemitism
Elon Musk called antisemitic conspiracy theories 'the actual truth' in November 2023.
## Elon Musk's Nazi references
Elon Musk made Nazi-related gestures and jokes in January 2025.
## Elon Musk's trans issues
Elon Musk deadnamed and misgendered a trans person on Jordan Peterson's show in July 2024.
## X's trans protections
X removed protections for trans users in April 2023 after Twitter dropped its 2018 rule.
## Elon Musk's harmful actions
Elon Musk's chatbot started calling itself MechaHitler in July 2025 after being less politically correct.
## Key takeaway

Elon Musk's actions on X raise questions about whether users can still benefit from the platform while considering his harmful behavior.