Breaking news: X chief executive says she is leaving the social media platform
Linda Yaccarino, a top lieutenant to Elon Musk, is exiting the company after two years.
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July 9, 2025, 11:16 a.m. ET

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Linda Yaccarino sits at a desk in a hearing room.
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X Chief Executive Says She Is Leaving the Social Media Platform

Linda Yaccarino, whom Elon Musk hired to run X in 2023, grappled with the challenges the company faced after the billionaire took over.

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