Democrats Spend Big on Ads on Musk's X Despite Criticisms

Over 50 Democratic campaigns use the platform for voter outreach, even as some cease ad spending due to concerns over misinformation.

Democrats have spent over a million dollars on political ads on Elon Musk's social media platform, X, despite widespread criticism of the platform's content policies.
More than 50 Democratic campaigns and party organizations across various levels of elections have chosen X as a key platform for reaching potential voters and donors.
High-profile Democratic critics of Musk, such as Reps. Adam B. Schiff and Daniel S. Goldman, are among the significant spenders, even as they publicly denounce the platform’s policies.
Some Democratic campaigns have ceased ad spending on the platform, citing concerns over misinformation and the platform’s policies.
Despite the controversies surrounding X, it is still viewed as an important campaign messaging tool.