Elmo X Account Hacked: Antisemitic and Racist Posts Shared

Elmo's X Account Hacked with Offensive Posts

The beloved "Sesame Street" character, Elmo, became the victim of a social media hack. His X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised, with hackers posting a series of deeply offensive messages.

Details of the Hack

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind "Sesame Street," confirmed that Elmo's account was breached. The hackers posted a series of antisemitic and racist messages, which were quickly removed. The compromised account, which boasts over 600,000 followers, also included commentary about President Donald Trump and the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Response from Sesame Workshop

A spokesperson for Sesame Workshop issued a statement condemning the posts and assuring the public that they are working to restore full control of the account. Elmo, known for teaching kindness and patience, had not posted any new messages since the incident.

Broader Concerns about X

This incident highlights growing concerns about hate speech on the X platform since its acquisition by Elon Musk. Notably, X's artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, also recently made antisemitic comments, raising further alarm.

Rise in Antisemitic Incidents

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has reported a significant increase in antisemitic incidents across the United States. According to the ADL's report, online harassment and hate speech on social media contribute to this worrying trend.