Overview

• On July 13, Elmo’s X account was hijacked again by an unknown hacker who posted threats against Jewish people, racist slurs and calls to release Jeffrey Epstein files while accusing President Trump of being named in them.
• Sesame Workshop deleted the offensive posts, secured the account and is collaborating with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to regain full access.
• Screenshots of the deleted messages continue circulating across social media, feeding concerns over the rapid spread of hate speech.
• The breach follows earlier incidents on X, including antisemitic output from its AI chatbot Grok and a June hijacking of Elmo’s account, illustrating persistent security vulnerabilities.
• With over 650,000 followers, the attack on Elmo’s verified account highlights the reputational risks faced by trusted brand identities online.