Elon Musk will reportedly become CEO of Twitter 'for a few months'

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published 5 May 2022

Who will become CEO of Twitter after Elon Musk buys it? According to a new report, it may be Musk himself — temporarily, at least.

When Musk's deal to acquire the social media company officially closes, he's expected to serve as CEO of Twitter "for a few months," CNBC reports.

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Since the deal was announced, Musk has provided several glimpses into his plans for the company, this week suggesting commercial or government accounts may have to pay a "small fee" to use Twitter. Dorsey, Twitter's co-founder and former CEO, has expressed support for Musk. Putting aside the fact that "I don't believe anyone should own or run Twitter," Dorsey said Musk is the "singular solution I trust."

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Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.

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