The DreamWorks ban is just the latest chapter in Musk’s ongoing war against what he perceives to be the spread of “wokeness” in both media and society. Since acquiring X in 2022, Musk has made it clear that he intends to run the platform according to his vision of free speech and “reasoned dialogue,” a term he frequently uses to push back against what he believes to be ideological excesses.
From restoring controversial figures to the platform to openly challenging mainstream media narratives, Musk has positioned himself as a sort of digital sheriff, patrolling the borders of acceptable discourse. And now, in banning DreamWorks Animation, Musk seems to have escalated his crusade against what he sees as cultural and social overreach.
“Look, I’m all for free speech,” Musk continued in his X-post, doubling down on his position. “But when big corporations start using their influence to brainwash kids with woke nonsense, that’s when I say, enough.”
