Does Elon Musk have his sights set on free speech at X? Laura Loomer and other users question the loss of Blue Checks and subscribers

Some wonder whether Elon Musk is suppressing free speech.

A sudden spike in complaints on X (formerly Twitter) has caused a stir, with many users reporting a loss of their coveted blue ticks and a significant drop in subscribers. As a growing wave of backlash builds, some are wondering whether Elon Musk, the CEO of X’s parent company, is suppressing freedom of expressionespecially after users criticized his stance H-1B visasthe influx of Indian tech workers and its ties to China.
One of the most prominent voices Laura Loomera well-known X creator and reporter who recently lost her verified check and subscriptions. Loomer, known for her outspoken comments, has vocally questioned Musk’s support for H-1B visas and replacing American workers with Indian immigrants. Her sudden disabling of verification has fueled rumors that Musk may be cracking down on accounts that express dissenting opinions on these issues.

“Is Elon trying to suppress free speech?” one user asked. “Is he really going after accounts that violate H1B visas?” These questions are now circulating widely on the platform.

User reactions ranged from skepticism to frustration. “The Indians at
“Not even that, my reach isn’t going to the people I need to reach. This has been a problem with my account for a long time, no matter what I post!” another user added, expressing frustration at the inexplicable Shadow ban.

“There’s always something going on on this platform,” said a third, clearly upset by the ongoing issues.

“Hoping for the best (IT issues) but preparing for the worst (standing up and fighting for freedom of speech),” noted one concerned user, citing growing suspicions of repression.

Amid the growing unrest, some users speculate that Musk is targeting certain ideological groups, particularly those who criticize his views on global immigration policy. One theory is that influencers re-upload the same profile pictures, temporarily lose their blue checks, and then claim Musk revoked their verification because of dissenting opinions.
“They claim that Elon is targeting them because they disagree with him,” one user claimed, calling it “a crazy conspiracy.”
However, others have pointed to a more practical explanation. “They were all members of ConservativeOG,” one user explained. “The account appears to be having issues with its gold tick, so everyone associated with it has temporarily lost their status.” This suggests the issue is more related to the platform’s affiliate status and payment for gold ticks rather than one conscious attempt to suppress voices.

While the truth remains unclear, the confusion surrounding the sudden changes to account verifications and subscriptions has led many to question whether free speech on X is truly at risk.