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The world\u2019s richest person, Elon Musk, Wednesday offered $43 billion \u2014 cash \u2014 to buy Twitter so he can \u201cunlock\u201d its \u201cpotential to be the platform for free speech around the globe.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The world\u2019s richest person<\/a>, Elon Musk, Wednesday offered<\/a> $43 billion \u2014 cash \u2014 to buy Twitter so he can \u201cunlock\u201d the social media platform\u2019s \u201cextraordinary potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing<\/a>, Musk offered to buy Twitter\u2019s remaining shares for $54.20 per share.<\/p>\n

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I made an offer https:\/\/t.co\/VvreuPMeLu<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 14, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Tesla and SpaceX<\/a> CEO earlier this week declined<\/a> an offer to join Twitter\u2019s board. The board extended the invitation after Musk revealed he bought 9.2% of the company\u2019s stock over the past few months, making him the largest single shareholder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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