French Politician Roland Lescure Quits X, Criticizes Platform as a 'Propaganda Tool'

Lescure's departure from Elon Musk's social media platform highlights growing political tensions over freedom of expression and its perceived role in global politics.

Roland Lescure, Vice-President of the French National Assembly, announced his departure from X, citing concerns over Elon Musk's control of the platform and its role in promoting propaganda.
Lescure criticized Musk's management of X, claiming it serves as a tool supporting Donald Trump and calling for a collective effort to make the platform obsolete.
His decision has drawn mixed reactions, with some accusing him of opposing free speech while others support his stance against the platform's perceived biases.
Other French politicians, such as Benjamin Haddad, have chosen to remain on X, emphasizing the importance of engaging with diverse perspectives to uphold pluralism.
The controversy reflects broader political debates over Musk's influence, with some viewing him as a champion of free speech and others as a polarizing figure aligned with reactionary politics.