Elon Musk slams critics after $44 billion Twitter takeover as he hints at new purchase

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Elon Musk, 50, has come under strong criticism since it was announced he would purchase Twitter for $44 billion (£34.5 billion).Since the news broke, many social media users have decided to leave the site, with Elon taking to Twitter today to slam his critics.In view of his 87.2 million followers, the Tesla owner made sure to leave a laugh among his followers when he joked about his next business plan.Elon joked: "Next I’m buying Coca-Cola to put the cocaine back in."Many social media users rushed to comment on Elon's proposed future business plans.Iihtishamm said: "Buy TikTok and delete it."Makhosa78668769 added: "The world has real issues,and this is what you choose to do with money."Fallinlovia commented: "Come on, how can you not love this guy?"Many social media users have decided to leave Twitter after the news broke that Elon had purchased the site, including presenter Jameela Jamil.Jameela tweeted to her one million followers on Monday: "One good thing about Elon buying Twitter is that I will *FINALLY* leave and stop being a complete menace to society on here."So, it’s win-win for you all really."She then attached a selection of snaps with her dog, Barold, in what she said was her “last tweet”.The presenter wrote: “Ah he got twitter.

I would like this to be what lies here as my last tweet. Just really *any* excuse to show pics of Barold."I fear this free speech bid is going to help this hell platform reach its final form of totally lawless hate, bigotry, and misogyny.

Best of luck."Express.co.uk has contacted Musk's representatives for comment.Elon's deal was announced on Sunday after he made a bid to buy Twitter two weeks prior.In a statement, Tesla’s CEO said he would advocate free speech and "increase trust" on.