Freedom of speech under massive attack: Retorts Musk on X ban in Brazil [Video]

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said that freedom of speech is under massive attack around the world, after Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered to block his social media platform X nationwide.

The order came after the company refused to appoint a legal representative in the country.

Musk hit back, saying they are shutting down the “top source of truth” in Brazil.

“The oppressive regime in Brazil is so afraid of the people learning the truth that they will bankrupt anyone who tries,” said the billionaire.

“Just a reminder that you can always access this platform via X.com, even on your phone. No app is needed. Now would also be a good time to download a VPN in case you get blocked,” the X owner told his millions of followers.

Musk-owned X has been in conflict with de Moraes for months over the platform’s refusal to comply with court orders …