Last Updated: Sep 05, 2024, 08:20:00 PM IST Rate Story Synopsis A recent Instagram post circulating online inaccurately alleges that Vice President Kamala Harris promised to shut down X, formerly Twitter, if she becomes president. TIMESOFINDIA.COM A recent Instagram post making rounds online falsely claims that Vice President Kamala Harris vowed to shut down X, formerly known as Twitter, if elected president. The post, which has garnered significant attention, features images of Harris alongside Elon Musk, the current owner of the platform. The text accompanying the images alleges, “BREAKING NEWS Kamala said she would shut down X – Twitter – if she gets elected.” This post has accumulated over 700 likes in just two days, with similar versions further amplified on social media, as per a report by USA Today. Clarifying the 2019 Statement The claim that Harris would close X upon her election is misleading. The video clip circulating on social media is taken from a 2019 interview and pertains to Harris's comments about then-President Donald Trump’s use of Twitter, not the platform as a whole. There is no credible evidence suggesting that Harris has made any statements about closing X, as mentioned in the USA Today report.