Musk says that Apple threatened to remove Twitter from the App Store

Elon Musk, owner of Tesla and more recently on Twitter, he continues to make waves on the social network since he became its owner. And his sights are now aimed at the Apple: he accused the giant created by Steve Jobs of stopping advertising on Twitter and even stated that the Apple threatened to remove the “blue bird” from the App Store. It will be? Follow the thread.

“A Apple also threatened to remove Twitter from its App Store, but did not tell us why”, accuses the controversial tweet Elon Musk.

Then Elon Musk posted this photo ⤵️

And this wasn't the only post this Monday (28). There are a number of them in Musk's network.

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In the most recent post, the billionaire published a statement from Whatcher.Guru, saying: “Did you know that the Apple puts a secret 30% tax on everything you buy on the App Store?” Above, a little stamp with a “spoiler alert”. 😯

Earlier, Musk made another provocation, with a poll and the phrase: “the Apple should you publish all censorship measures taken that affect your customers?”

What's behind Musk's attacks?

Some clues: the CEO of Twitter and Tesla said that Apple would be pressuring Twitter over content moderation demands.

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According to a Reuters report, the action, not confirmed by Apple, it wouldn't be unusual, jThe company routinely enforces its rules that led to the removal of apps like Gab and Parler, popular among American conservatives.

Losing reason…

Musk is carrying a gun because several companies have stopped advertising on Twitter since he took over the – mega-troubled – command of the social network.

Last Wednesday (23) a spokesperson for Volkswagen Group confirmed the suspension of all paid advertisements on Twitter, followed by Gilead, Allianz, General Motors and General Mills who ended their investments in the social network, according to Reuters. 

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