The issue involving Laura Loomer and Elon Musk concerning the revocation of her X (formerly Twitter) checkmark has become a significant point of discussion, particularly in the context of free speech and platform policies.
I didn’t change my profile pic.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) December 27, 2024
That’s a lie by X to cover up the fact that they just nuked the checkmark on my account and my subscriptions because I dared to criticize H1B visas today.
My profile pic has been the same for months. Me and my sweet dog I rescued from CHINA!
Laura Loomer’s X Check Mark Removed
Laura Loomer, a controversial far-right activist, claims that Elon Musk took away her blue checkmark, cut her character limit, and canceled her subscriptions on X after she criticized his support for H-1B visas and questioned his ties to China.
She says this was retaliation for her comments against mass migration and hiring Indian workers in tech. Loomer is frustrated, feeling her free speech is being silenced on the platform.
Laura Loomer Vs Elon Musk
Elon Musk hasn’t directly responded to Loomer’s claims, but his management of X has included changes like removing legacy blue checkmarks and starting a paid verification system to support the platform. Musk has called Loomer a “troll,” suggesting he views her actions as attention-seeking rather than serious discussion.
This situation has sparked new debates about free speech on social media, especially under Musk’s leadership. While he promotes himself as a defender of free speech, he’s also been accused of enforcing rules selectively.
Loomer has used offensive stereotypes about Indian immigrants, calling them “third-world invaders” and claiming they take jobs from Americans.
She’s also made comments about poor hygiene in India, suggesting a lack of basic amenities like running water and toilet paper, which she uses to question the qualifications of Indian immigrants.