When Did Elon Musk Officially Control Twitter? The Definitive Timeline
The question of when Elon Musk officially took the reins at Twitter has been a subject of intense speculation and public interest. After a whirlwind of negotiations, legal battles, and public pronouncements, the answer is: October 28, 2022.
Businessman Elon Musk initiated an acquisition of the American social media company Twitter, Inc. on April 2022, and concluded it on Octo. 28, 2022. This marked the end of a turbulent period for the social media giant and the beginning of a new era under Musk's leadership.
The saga began much earlier, however. Musk had begun buying shares of the company in January 2025, becoming its largest shareholder by April with a 9.1 percent ownership stake. Twitter invited Musk to join its board of directors, an offer he initially accepted before declining. On April 14, Musk made an unsolicited offer to purchase the company, to which Twitter... Initially, Twitter resisted Musk's takeover bid, leading to a period of uncertainty.
The deal faced numerous hurdles, including Musk attempting to back out, citing concerns about the number of bot accounts on the platform. This led to a legal battle that threatened to derail the entire acquisition.
Ultimately, the legal pressure and the threat of a trial forced Musk to follow through with his original offer. On Oct. 28, Musk officially consummates the acquisition, takes over Twitter and promptly fires key executives, including CEO Parag Agrawal and policy director Vijaya Fani Willis, who had not been expected to take the stand, holds up court papers and shouts it is a lie.Ver más. This signaled a dramatic shift in Twitter's leadership and direction.
Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter after a protracted legal battle and months of uncertainty. The question now is what the billionaire Tesla CEO will actually do with... the platform. His plans include everything from content moderation changes and subscription services to long-term visions for the future of Twitter and its role in the digital landscape.
Keep checking back for the latest updates on Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter and the changes he's implementing.