Which Media Companies Have Left X?
The Guardian
On 13 November 2024, The UK-based newspaper announced that it would no longer post on X from any of its editorial accounts, which number more than 80. In a significant blow to its social presence, the news group decried “far-right conspiracy theories and racism,” which have proliferated since Musk took the helm in 2022.
Where can you find them?
Adopting a defiant stance, The Guardian has invited readers to instead engage with their stories on its website. You can also find the platform on Instagram.
NPR
National Public Radio (NPR) sent shockwaves through the US media landscape when it left X in April 2023. This came in response to Musk labeling the station “state-affiliated media.” The tech mogul moved to remove similar tags from Xinhua News, a Chinese outlet, and several journalists, but the damage was done – arguably, it was NPR that laid the gauntlet down for what was to follow.
Where can you find them?
The effects of NPR leaving X were “negligible,” with traffic dropping by a single percentage point, according to Nieman Reports. In its last post, the company has directed people towards its “Up First” newsletter, official app, and “other social media,” including Instagram and Bluesky.
Dagens Nyheter
Sweden’s “newspaper of reference” stopped posting on X on 15 November 2024 in defiance of a “harsh and extreme” climate. Said Editor-in-Chief Peter Wolodarski: “Since Elon Musk took over, the platform has increasingly merged with his and Donald Trump’s political ambitions,” as reported by NDTV World.
Where can you find them?
Readers can head to the Dagens website, or follow its Instagram account.
La Vanguardia
La Vanguardia joined the exodus on November 14 2024. Referring to X as a “disinformation network,” the Spanish newspaper came to the decision after President-elect Donald Trump announced that Musk was to head up the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Where can you find them?
Devotees can still find La Vanguardia on Instagram, where it lays claim to over 1 million followers.
