Stephen King shocked his fans by making a surprise return to the social media platform X on February 20. In a bold move, the renowned horror author used his platform to criticize President Trump and Elon Musk, the owner of X. This unexpected comeback came three months after King had announced his departure from the platform following Trump’s reelection as U.S. president. Since then, King had been actively engaging with his audience on Bluesky, a social media platform he referred to as his new home.
In his comeback post on X, King addressed his 6.8 million followers with a cheeky āIām baaaack! Did you miss me?ā before launching into his scathing remarks about Trump and Musk. He referred to Trump as a “traitorous, Putin-loving dipshit” and extended the criticism to Elon Musk as well.
The author had initially bid farewell to Twitter on November 14, 2024, citing the toxic atmosphere on the platform as the reason for his departure. He urged his followers to join him on Bluesky, where he continued to vocalize his disdain for Trump’s actions. Just before his return to X, King had posted on Bluesky condemning Trump’s behavior and questioning Musk’s actions.
King’s return to X coincided with the upcoming release of “The Monkey,” a film adaptation of one of his short stories directed by Osgood Perkins. Despite the film’s release, King chose to focus his attention on criticizing Trump and Musk on X instead of promoting the movie. His post garnered over 100,000 likes within hours, showcasing his influence and engagement with his audience.
The author’s strong stance against Trump and Musk’s actions, combined with his literary endeavors, has solidified his position as a prominent figure in both the entertainment industry and the realm of social commentary. As King continues to use his platform to express his opinions fearlessly, his fans eagerly await his next move on X and beyond.
