British news outlet The Guardian announced on Wednesday that it will cease posting on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, due to what it describes as an increase in ‘disturbing content’.This includes rising levels of racism and conspiracy theories, which the publisher says are inconsistent with its values and standards.

The Guardian stated its decision to stop posting on X stems from ‘disturbing content’ on the platform, such as conspiracy theories and racism. While users can still share its articles, the organisation will no longer post from official accounts, opting to allocate its resources elsewhere.

“We wanted to let readers know that we will no longer post on any official Guardian editorial accounts on the social media site X,” the Guardian said.

The Guardian's departure from X follows Donald Trump's recent victory in the US presidential election. 

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The Guardian Exits X After Trump's Victory

“The US presidential election campaign served only to underline what we have considered for a long time: that X is a toxic media platform and that its owner, Elon Musk, has been able to use its influence to shape political discourse,” it added.

The Guardian is a British daily newspaper founded in 1821 as the Manchester Guardian. It moved to London and adopted its current name in 1959.

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The Guardian announced it will no longer use X, noting the platform's ‘diminished role in promoting our work’ and the spread of far-right propaganda. During the US elections, the newspaper published articles questioning Elon Musk's role in supporting Trump’s campaign and criticized Democrats, including Kamala Harris, for lacking a strong alternative. It also viewed Trump’s victory, backed by figures like Joe Rogan, as a boost for the anti-vaccine movement.