X Experiences Service Disruptions Amid Political Scrutiny
Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, faced significant service disruptions on Monday morning, leaving users struggling to access the site. The platform’s official status dashboard acknowledged “degraded operations” by 11 a.m. Eastern Time, confirming widespread user reports of access issues.
According to outage-tracking website DownDetector.com, tens of thousands of users reported problems with X at two peak times: 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The issues ranged from difficulty logging in to the complete inability to access the platform’s features.
X’s system status dashboard corroborated these reports, indicating operational issues throughout the morning. By late morning, the platform’s status was officially marked as experiencing “degraded operations,” signaling ongoing technical challenges.
As of press time, X had not provided an immediate response to requests for comment on the service disruptions. The lack of official communication leaves users and industry observers speculating about the cause and extent of the technical issues.
These service problems come at a time when X is facing increased scrutiny from Democratic senators. The lawmakers are urging the Justice Department to investigate potential misuse of Elon Musk’s political influence on the platform’s advertising practices. This inquiry could have significant implications for X’s business operations and advertising strategies moving forward.
The confluence of technical difficulties and political attention underscores the complex landscape in which social media platforms operate today. As X works to resolve its service issues, the broader implications of the senators’ investigation loom large, highlighting the intricate relationship between technology, politics, and business in the digital age.
