**Matt Walsh’s film, “What Is a Woman?” faced unexpected censorship on Twitter, but was ultimately boosted by Elon Musk’s support. The incident highlighted apparent issues within Twitter and raised concerns over free speech.**
A Thursday Twitter debut of Matt Walsh’s film “What Is a Woman?” was hindered by apparent censorship efforts. Despite Elon Musk’s claims that this was a “mistake by many people at Twitter,” the issue persisted throughout the night, affecting the film’s reach and labeling it with “hateful conduct.” However, Musk intervened on Friday morning, tweeting a link to the film to his 141.8 million followers, captioning it “Every parent should watch this.” The tweet has since gained millions of views, retweets, and likes.
This incident raised concerns over free speech and censorship within Twitter. The platform initially offered Daily Wire a package to host and promote the film, only to renege on the deal after viewing the film and limit its reach. Walsh’s film was accused of “misgendering” due to the usage of correct pronouns in certain scenes, however, Musk argued that “not doing so is at most rude and certainly breaks no laws.”
In parallel with the film’s issues on Twitter, the head of trust and safety, Ella Irwin, stepped down. Musk suggested that departures on the trust and safety team were “Director related,” hinting at potential internal issues within Twitter. Following Musk’s support, Walsh celebrated the eventual widespread sharing of the film, calling it a “huge win.”
**Ultimately, Musk’s support brought attention to Matt Walsh’s film “What Is a Woman?” and highlighted censorship concerns within one of the world’s largest social media platforms. The situation raises questions about the power of these platforms to control content and the necessity to safeguard free speech.**
