War of tweets erupts between Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Elon Musk: ‘Your feedback is appreciated now pay $8′
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mocked Elon Musk ’s plans to charge for a blue Twitter checkmark, sparking a war of tweets that continued through Wednesday night .“Lmao at a billionaire earnestly trying to sell people on the idea that ‘ free speech ’ is actually a $8/mo subscription plan,” the New York City Dem quipped on Tuesday night .
Musk directly responded to the tweet on Wednesday , writing, “Your feedback is appreciated, now pay $8.” He even pinned the message.
Musk also posted a meme that said, “You can still use Twitter for free, just without the benefits.”
He followed that up with a picture of a $58 sweatshirt on Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign website.
“Proud of this and always will be,” she responded. “My workers are union, make a living wage, have full healthcare, and aren’t subject to racist treatment in their workplaces. Items are made in USA. Team AOC honors and respects working people . You should try it sometime instead of union-busting.”The progressive superstar was taking a dig at Musk’s strong opposition to unionization of auto maker Tesla, where he is CEO.
Ocasio-Cortez, whose personal Twitter account has 13.4 million followers, also capitalized on the promotion opportunity with a link to her merchandise.
Later Wednesday night , she tweeted, “One guy’s business plan for a $44 billion over-leveraged purchase is apparently to run around and individually ask people for $8.
“Remember that next time you question yourself or your qualifications,” the congresswoman added.
Musk’s plan to charge for checkmarks launched a storm of complaints.
“F–k that, they should pay me,” horror maestro Stephen King wrote Monday.
Musk has been on the defensive since then, tweeting on Tuesday: “To all complainers, please continue complaining, but it will cost $8″The eccentric billionaire changed his Twitter bio to “Twitter Complaint Hotline Operator” from “Chief Twit,” the nickname he chose after taking over the influential company last week .
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mocked Elon Musk’s plans to charge for a blue Twitter checkmark, sparking a war of tweets that continued through Wednesday night.
“Lmao at a billionaire earnestly trying to sell people on the idea that ‘free speech’ is actually a $8/mo subscription plan,” the New York City Dem quipped on Tuesday night.
Musk directly responded to the tweet on Wednesday, writing, “Your feedback is appreciated, now pay $8.” Team AOC honors and respects working people. You should try it sometime instead of union-busting.”
The progressive superstar was taking a dig at Musk’s strong opposition to unionization of auto maker Tesla, where he is CEO.
Ocasio-Cortez, whose personal Twitter account has 13.4 million followers, also capitalized on the promotion opportunity with a link to her merchandise.
Later Wednesday night, she tweeted, “One guy’s business plan for a $44 billion over-leveraged purchase is apparently to run around and individually ask people for $8.
“Remember that next time you question yourself or your qualifications,” the congresswoman added.
