Biden, Harris Join Threads Amid Controversy Over Musk's X

Move follows advertiser exodus from X after Musk's endorsement of antisemitic post

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have joined Meta's social media platform Threads, following criticism of Elon Musk's platform X for its handling of offensive content.
Major companies like Apple, Disney, and Sony have paused their advertising on X after Musk endorsed an antisemitic post, causing backlash and concerns over brand safety.
Musk defended himself against claims of antisemitism, stating that 'nothing could be further from the truth.' He also sued the nonprofit Media Matters for America for defamation, claiming a report showing ads running next to pro-Nazi content on X drove advertisers away.
The White House's move to Threads is seen as lending credibility to the platform, and comes as some public figures are switching from X to Threads, citing Musk's conduct as the reason.
Biden's Threads account has already drawn in more than 2 million followers, indicating the platform's potential as a news source.