The article discusses the potential impact of Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter on the spread of misinformation during the 2024 U.S. presidential election. It highlights concerns from experts and officials about Musk’s self-proclaimed “free speech absolutist” stance and his plans to reinstate banned accounts, which could lead to the amplification of false narratives and conspiracy theories. The article cites the role Twitter played in curbing misinformation during the 2020 election and the subsequent Jan. 6 Capitol attack. It also mentions Musk’s criticism of Twitter’s content moderation policies and his promise to make the platform a more “trusted digital town square.” However, the article notes that Musk’s plans remain vague, and there are concerns about his ability to effectively moderate content on a platform with hundreds of millions of users.