Poynter: “The question is whether Musk is serious this time or if it’s some sort of legal maneuver.”
Platformer: “Today let’s talk about the backdrop against which he made this decision, whether it’s somehow an incredibly elaborate effort to get out of the deal, and what Twitter’s beleaguered employees were saying about it internally.”
Slate: “Here are four theories as to why Musk is now changing course. Let’s loosely rank them from ‘by far the most likely’ to ‘certainly in the realm of possibility,’ which covers almost anything when it comes to Musk.”
Daily Beast: ”Just a day after Elon Musk announced his intention to complete his purchase of Twitter, a group that intended to provide $1 billion earlier this year to fund his proposed buyout has reportedly stepped away from the deal.”
The Guardian: “Lawyers for Elon Musk on Thursday asked a Delaware court to halt an upcoming trial over Musk’s $44bn deal to take over the social media company.”
The Verge: “The pending trial between Elon Musk and Twitter is suddenly on hold, as Judge Kathaleen McCormick granted the Musk side’s request for a stay, pending the closing of their deal for Musk to buy Twitter at $54.20 per share.”
New York Times: “An influx of Trumpists is not going to improve the vibe. Twitter can’t be saved. Maybe, if we’re lucky, it can be destroyed.”
What a roller coaster of a ride!
I’m happy to see Twitter didn’t pull its lawsuit and it’s fine the Judge put it on hold for now.
Musk should be brought to account. If he signs the deal and drops a huge wad of cash on the table he can stop the lawsuit. If he doesn’t, well, that’s a horse of a different color.
It really does sound like he’s trying to avoid some embarrassment. Text messages can bite you on the butt.
No matter. I’m here for it. 🍿
P.S. - Mr. Musk, musk.social is still available for way less than you’re paying for Twitter. Pick it up and you could map it directly to Twitter or use it for whatever.