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A year ago, Musk asked, 'Is Twitter dying?' He may have his answer

By Faiz Siddiqui, Rachel Lerman and Jeremy B. Merrill

15 Apr 2023 · 8 min read

Editor's Note

A year after Elon Musk's takeover bid, Twitter has been dramatically transformed – and many say the changes have been for the worse. The Post reports on the site's drop in popularity.

SAN FRANCISCO - A year ago this month, Elon Musk turned to his favorite social media site with a question. "Is Twitter dying?" he asked.

On the anniversary of his takeover bid, he may have his answer.

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