Elon’s politics: how Musk became a driver of elections misinformation

X owner, who will interview Trump on Monday, has cast doubt on mail ballots and spread false claims

When Elon Musk took over as owner of Twitter, researchers and elections officials feared a rampant spread of misinformation that would lead to threats and harassment and undermine democracy.

Their fears came true - and Musk himself has emerged as one of its main drivers.