‘Adult toddler’ Elon Musk gets irritated by journalist's questions, cancels Twitter deal with The Don Lemon Show
Elon Musk. Initially, Musk invited Lemon to host a new show on X (formerly Twitter), promising full support. During a chat with CNN’s Erin Burnett, Lemon revealed key points from their 90-minute discussion, touching on various subjects.
Lemon questioned Musk on the increased hate speech on X and Musk's interaction with Donald Trump, among other topics. “I don’t have to answer questions from reporters, Don. The only reason I’m doing this interview is because you’re on the X platform and you asked for it.
Otherwise, I would not do this interview," Musk replied. Lemon also probed Musk about his ketamine use, to which Musk responded with a mention of a prescription. As per CNN sources, Musk got irritated when Lemon asked him about antisemitism, his use of ketamine and his government security clearance.
Musk later decided to cancel an agreement with Lemon. He texted Lemon’s rep that “contract is canceled", the publication added. Following the interview, X retracted its offer to Lemon, citing business decision rights.
Despite the absence of a formal contract, Lemon's representatives claim a mutual agreement was in place, hinting at possible legal action for financial terms. Lemon posted a video where he called Musk a self-proclaimed “free speech absolutist". “But apparently free speech absolutism doesn’t apply when it comes to questions about him from people like me," he said.A post shared by Don Lemon (@donlemonofficial) “Throughout our conversation, I kept reiterating to him, although it was tense at times, I thought it was good for people to see our exchange," Lemon added.
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