{"id":13937,"date":"2024-11-23T08:37:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-23T08:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srilanka.factcrescendo.com\/english\/?p=13937"},"modified":"2024-11-23T08:37:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T08:37:07","slug":"viral-claim-falsely-alleges-elon-musk-banned-disneys-pride-content-from-x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srilanka.factcrescendo.com\/english\/viral-claim-falsely-alleges-elon-musk-banned-disneys-pride-content-from-x\/","title":{"rendered":"Viral Claim Falsely Alleges Elon Musk Banned Disney\u2019s Pride Content from X"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In recent months, numerous rumors and claims have surfaced about the world\u2019s richest person, Elon Musk. The latest claim suggests that he blocked Disney\u2019s Pride content on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). This claim has been widely circulated on social media in recent weeks. However, our investigation revealed that this claim is false.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A viral claim suggested that Elon Musk, the world’s richest billionaire, has blocked Disney’s Pride content on his social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The claim stated that the billionaire\u2019s decision aims to protect children from the ‘woke’ culture promoted by the entertainment corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The claim has sparked widespread interest and a flurry of reactions among social media users, igniting discussions and debates across various platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a snapshot of a Facebook post shared from November 14, 2024, stating, \u201cElon Musk blocks Disney\u2019s Pride content on X says \u2018WOKE\u2019 isn\u2019t for kids.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facebook Post<\/a> | Archived Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The claim has been widely circulated on other social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Thread, a newly created platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a snapshot of the claim circulated on X last week, stating, \u201cElon Musk blocks Disney\u2019s pride content on X, says \u2018Woke\u2019 isn\u2019t for kids.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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X Tweet<\/a> | Archived Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a snapshot of a post on Threads today stating, “Breaking: Elon Musk blocks Disney\u2019s pride content. Declares \u2018Woke\u2019 culture is not for children.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Threads Post<\/a> | Archived Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the claim spread rapidly across social media platforms, it began to appear in a multitude of posts from different users: Link 1<\/a> (archived<\/a>), Link 2<\/a> (archived<\/a>), Link 3<\/a> (archived<\/a>), Link 4<\/a> (archived<\/a>), Link 5<\/a> (archived<\/a>),\u200b Link 6<\/a> (archived<\/a>), and Link 7<\/a> (archived<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FACT CHECK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fact Crescendo began debunking the claim above by reviewing Disney\u2019s pride content on X (formerly known as Twitter) and internationally credible news reports which led us to discover the following facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American multinational mass media and entertainment corporation headquartered in California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This company strongly supports the LGBTQIA movement by hosting a \u201cPride Month\u201d celebration throughout June, promoted on its official website and social media platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company stated last year, “Reimage Tomorrow<\/a>,” that it celebrated Pride Month with all employees and the LGBTQIA community worldwide by sharing various activities on its social media channels, including X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of today, we have discovered that Disney’s content<\/a> posted on its X account<\/a> since the first day of June last year is still available for viewing. This includes a variety of posts, images, and videos that fans can engage with, reflecting the company’s ongoing digital presence and commitment to keeping its audience connected with its latest updates and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is an overview of Disney’s initial content for Pride Month last year, which is still available for viewing today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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X Tweet<\/a> | Archived Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is Disney\u2019s additional content in honor of Pride Month, which was posted on X on June 13, 2023, and is currently available for viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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