The new owner of Twitter is already looking for ways to make its acquisition profitable. Elon Musk announced Tuesday that it would charge eight dollars a month to users with verified accounts. The reactions to his decision have not been long in coming, including that of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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The congresswoman criticizes the tycoon for “trying to sell” people the idea of ”freedom of expression”, when in reality “it is a subscription plan”. “We appreciate your feedback, now pay $8,” Musk sarcastically replied on Twitter.
Your feedback is appreciated, now pay $8
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 2, 2022
Far from stopping the dispute there, the founder of Tesla shared a screenshot of the AOC online store, where you can see a sweatshirt from his merchandising that costs $58 and added an emoji of a sarcastic face.
“I’m proud of it and always will be. My workers are unionized, earn a living wage, have full healthcare, and are not subjected to racist treatment in their workplaces. Items are made in America. The AOC team honors and respect the workers. You should try it sometime instead of breaking the unions, “replied the Democratic representative.
Proud of this and always will be.
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. https://t.co/TCOh3IHXlF
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 3, 2022
“Coincidentally my twitter mentions/notifications stopped working tonight so I was informed via message that it looks like I’ve stepped into the shoes of a certain billionaire. Just a reminder that money will never buy your way out of insecurity folks.” Alexandria added in another tweet against Musk.
Also my twitter mentions/notifications conveniently aren’t working tonight, so I was informed via text that I seem to have gotten under a certain billionaire’s skin ????
Just a reminder that money will never by your way out of insecurity, folks.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 3, 2022